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Chocolate Peanut Butter Builders Bar, 2.4 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Chocolate Peanut Butter Builders Bar, 2.4 OZ

CLIF
Available at Whole Foods
290
Calories
20g
Protein
17g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this CLIF Chocolate Peanut Butter Builders Bar in the energy bar aisle, gas station, or gym bag — a convenient grab before a workout or on a road trip. It gives an indulgent, performance-focused vibe (peanut-chocolate comfort with a functional pitch), while the uniform chewy texture and long shelf life reveal heavy formulation. The ingredient list — isolated proteins, multiple syrups, refined oils, emulsifiers and 'natural flavors' — signals industrial processing consistent with ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAR
Servings per Container: 1
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars17g
Protein20g
* 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

SOY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE, CANE, SYRUP*, CANE, SUGAR*, BROWN, RICE, SYRUP*, PALM, KERNEL, OIL, VEGETABLE, GLYCERIN, SOY, FLOUR*, RICE, FLOUR*, CHICORY, FIBER, SYRUP, PEANUTS*, NATURAL, FLAVORS, PEANUT, BUTTER*, COCOA, BUTTER, COCOA, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE*, SUNFLOWER, AND/OR, SOYBEAN, OIL, SALT, RICE, STARCH, SOY, LECITHIN, MIXED, TOCOPHEROLS, (ANTIOXIDANT)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (soy protein isolate, vegetable glycerin, emulsifiers), multiple added sweeteners and refined fats, and manufactured flavors, indicating extensive processing characteristic of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Chocolate Peanut Butter Builders Bar, 2.4 OZ

The Chocolate Peanut Butter Builders Bar packs a punch with 20 grams of protein, making it a solid choice for post-workout recovery or a filling snack. However, with 17 grams of sugar, it’s a bit on the sweeter side, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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$2.29
per package