Matcha Vanilla Protein Bar, 1.4 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this bar in the natural/health snack aisle or stacked with other protein bars — a grab-and-go option for commutes, gym bags, or a quick afternoon pick-me-up. It gives a trendy, plant-forward vibe with matcha and quinoa notes, but the white-chocolate flavored coating and crunchy crisps make it feel indulgent and candy-bar like. The long ingredient list (flavored coating, tapioca syrup, glycerine, lecithin, isolated pea protein and crisps, and other engineered components) signals industrial processing designed for texture and shelf stability — classic NOVA 4 characteristics.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
PEA, CRISPS, (PEA, PROTEIN,, RICE, STARCH), WHITE, CHOCOLATE, FLAVORED, COATING, (SUGAR,, PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, SALT), TAPIOCA, SYRUP, SUNFLOWER, SEED, BUTTER, VEGETABLE, GLYCERINE, PREBIOTIC, SOLUBLE, TAPIOCA, FIBER, PUMPKIN, SEEDS, PEA, PROTEIN, ORGANIC, QUINOA, CRISPS, (ORGANIC, QUINOA), TAPIOCA, FIBER, COCONUT, OIL, ORGANIC, MATCHA, POWDER, SEA, SALT, VANILLA, EXTRACT, ALMONDS..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (flavored coating, syrups, glycerine, emulsifiers, isolated proteins and crisps) and engineered textures indicate ultra-processed food, consistent with NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Matcha Vanilla Protein Bar, 1.4 OZ
The Matcha Vanilla Protein Bar can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a snack that provides some protein and fiber. With 10 grams of protein and only 7 grams of sugar, it’s a decent option for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. However, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs, so it’s always good to consider how it fits into your overall eating habits!