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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bars, 1.5 OZ
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bars, 1.5 OZ

KIZE
Available at Whole Foods
210
Calories
9g
Protein
14g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the energy-bar or grab-and-go aisle, tossed into gym bags or snack drawers for a quick pick-me-up on a road trip or between meetings. It feels like a slightly indulgent ‘healthy treat’—peanut-butter comfort with chocolate chips—while the shiny chips, added sugars and isolated egg-white protein point to an industrially formulated, ultra-processed texture and ingredient mix.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 4
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars14g
Protein9g
* 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

PEANUT, BUTTER, HONEY, EGG, WHITE, PROTEIN, CHOCOLATE, CHIPS, (COCOA, LIQUOR,, SUGAR,, COCOA, BUTTER,, COCOA, POWDER), GF, OATS, DATES..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-eat industrial product composed of multiple processed components (chocolate chips with added sugar, egg white protein, processed peanut butter) and added sweeteners; such multi-ingredient formulations are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bars, 1.5 OZ

The Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bar can be considered a healthier snack option, especially compared to many traditional candy bars. It packs a decent amount of protein and healthy fats from the peanut butter, and the ingredients are pretty straightforward. However, 'healthy' is subjective — it's great for a quick energy boost, but if you're looking for something low-calorie or super high in fiber, you might want to look elsewhere.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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$10.99
per package