Whey Protein Bar
Processing Score
13.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 46 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
052000013177
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size80 g
Amount per serving
Calories
360
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 9g
45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 38g
14%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 21g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 250mg
19%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 160mg
3%
* 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
18 listed · 8 flagged for reviewVANILLA FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL [PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL], WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT), WHEY PROTEIN CRISP (WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CORN STARCH), CORN SYRUP, ALMONDS, BROWN SUGAR, CARAMEL (GLUCOSE, SUGAR, PALM OIL, NONFAT MILK, GLYCERIN, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CORN STARCH, WHEY, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN), MILK PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, INVERT SUGAR, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT, SALT, RICE EXTRACT, MONOGLYCERIDES), SUNFLOWER OIL, WATER, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, BHT, TOCOPHEROLS, CITRIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Whey Protein Bar 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): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Crisp (Whey Protein Concentrate, Corn Starch), Milk Protein): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Whey 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: Vanilla Flavored Coating (Sugar, Vegetable Oil [Palm Kernel And Palm Oil], Whey Protein Isolate, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Salt), Brown Sugar, Caramel (Glucose, Sugar, Palm Oil, Nonfat Milk, Glycerin, Butter [Cream, Salt], Corn Starch, Whey, Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin), Invert Sugar, and 1 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Tocopherols.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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