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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 in the energy-bar or protein aisle, in gym bags, or on checkout endcaps as a quick fuel option for busy days or workouts. It gives a convenience-forward, slightly indulgent sport-food vibe — chewy, sweet, and satisfying — and the long ingredient list of protein isolates, multiple syrups, processed oil and flavorings signals industrial ultraprocessing that creates the soft texture and long shelf life.

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?

The product contains industrial ingredients like soy protein isolate/concentrate, multiple added sugars and syrups, processed palm/kernel oil, emulsifiers and 'natural flavors' — hallmarks of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods formulated for texture, sweetness, and shelf stability.

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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
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$2.29
per package