Protein Meal Bars
Processing Score
11.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 49 ingredients, including corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
713733447249
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size45 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 150mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber 5g
18%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 16.2mcg
81%
Calcium 200mg
15%
Iron 3.6mg
20%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
31 listed · 9 flagged for reviewCOMPOUND CHOCOLATE COATING (SUGAR, FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, WHEY POWDER, NONFAT MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR), SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CORN SYRUP, POLYDEXTROSE, INULIN, RICE FLOUR, INVERT SUGAR, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CHIPS (SUGAR, FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, SOY LECITHIN), SOY OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT, RICE BRAN EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROLS), GLYCERIN, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, GUM ARABIC, NATURAL FLAVORS, PEANUTS, SOY LECITHIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MALTODEXTRIN, ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN E ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ZINC OXIDE, ENCAPSULATED REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B12, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN D3, FOLIC ACID.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Protein Meal Bars scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 8,001 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Protein Meal Bars' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Compound Chocolate Coating (Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder, Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Natural Flavor), Polydextrose, Invert Sugar, Chocolate Flavored Chips (Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder, Soy Lecithin), and 2 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soy Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Encapsulated Reduced Iron.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Acetate, Niacinamide, Vitamin A Palmitate, and 6 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Milk, Soy Or Peanuts?
This product lists milk, soy and peanuts in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
Almond Butter Chocolate Sea Salt Life Changing Bar, Almond Butter Chocolate Sea Salt
1.06.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Bar, Pumpkin Carrot Pecan
Fresh Bar
1.07.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Chocolate Brownie Bar, Chocolate Brownie
Kize
1.06.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Chocolate Brownie Life Changing Bar, Chocolate Brownie
1.06.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.