Protein Bar

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Protein Bar scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Cocoa Crisps (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Tapioca Starch, Cocoa [Processed With Alkali], Calcium Carbonate, Sunflower Lecithin)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Sugar Alcohols (Erythritol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 23% 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 Bar'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: White Chocolate Flavored Chunks (Whey Protein Concentrate, Cocoa Butter, Erythritol, Butterfat, Sunflower Lecithin, Stevia Leaf Extract), Stevia Leaf Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.