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Chocolate Peanut Butter Builders Bar, 2.4 OZ
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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’ll spot this CLIF Chocolate Peanut Butter Builders Bar in the energy-bar aisle, gym snack bins, or the checkout stand — a grab-and-go option for busy days, workouts, or road trips. It delivers a chewy, candy-bar style peanut-chocolate vibe that feels indulgent yet sporty and a little nostalgic. The long list of protein isolates, multiple syrups, refined oils, emulsifiers and “natural flavors” signals heavy industrial processing, predicting a uniform texture, long shelf life, and other NOVA 4 characteristics.

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 oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean oil - 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 extracted protein isolates, multiple added sugars and syrups, refined vegetable/palm oils, emulsifiers and 'natural flavors' — all markers of ultraprocessed industrial formulations. It's designed for shelf stability and consistent texture rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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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

Vibe:

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$2.29
per package