Protein Meal Bars, Strawberry
Processing Score
14.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 49 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. 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
038000291760
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size45 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 140mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber 5g
18%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 12g
Vitamin D 16.2mcg
81%
Calcium 250mg
19%
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
35 listed · 8 flagged for reviewSOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SUGAR, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), STRAWBERRY FLAVORED FRUIT PIECES (SUGAR, CRANBERRIES, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL STRAWBERRY FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, ELDERBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE FOR COLOR, SUNFLOWER OIL), CORN SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, INULIN, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, DEXTROSE, WATER, NONFAT YOGURT POWDER (CULTURED WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CULTURED SKIM MILK, YOGURT CULTURES; HEAT-TREATED AFTER CULTURING), GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, CITRIC ACID, STRAWBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, BHT FOR FRESHNESS, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, ALMOND FLOUR, WHEAT STARCH. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN C, VITAMIN E (ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE), NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN B12, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Protein Meal Bars, Strawberry scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht For Freshness): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
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, Strawberry's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Strawberry Flavored Fruit Pieces (Sugar, Cranberries, Citric Acid, Natural Strawberry Flavor With Other Natural Flavors, Elderberry Juice Concentrate For Color, Sunflower Oil), Fructose, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel And Palm Oil, Soybean And Palm Oil With Tbhq For Freshness).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Wheat Starch. Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate), Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, and 6 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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.
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