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Chunky Peanut Butter Bar, 2.12 OZ
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Chunky Peanut Butter Bar, 2.12 OZ

NO COW
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
20g
Protein
1g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
17g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this NO COW Chunky Peanut Butter Bar in the protein-bar aisle, the gym-front grab-and-go rack, or your backpack on a hike — a tidy, single-serve snack for busy days. It gives a nostalgic, peanut-butter-candy vibe while positioning itself as a protein-forward “healthier” treat. The long list of isolated proteins, soluble corn fiber, glycerine, non-sugar sweeteners and ‘natural flavors’ point to industrial processing that creates a uniform chewy texture and shelf-stable bar (typical of ultraprocessed foods).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAR
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber17g61%
Total Sugars1g
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

PROTEIN, BLEND, (BROWN, RICE, PROTEIN,, PEA, PROTEIN), SOLUBLE, CORN, FIBER, GLYCERINE, PEANUTS, WATER, PEANUT, FLOUR, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SALT, SWEETENER, BLEND, (ERYTHRITOL,, STEVIA, LEAF, REB, M,, MONK, FRUIT), COCOA, BUTTER..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations (isolated brown rice and pea protein, soluble corn fiber, glycerine) and cosmetic additives (natural flavors, sweetener blend) characteristic of ultraprocessed foods, leading to a manufactured texture and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Chunky Peanut Butter Bar, 2.12 OZ

The Chunky Peanut Butter Bar packs a punch with 20 grams of protein and 17 grams of fiber, making it a solid option for a snack or post-workout treat. While it’s not organic and is considered processed, it has no added sugars or artificial ingredients, which is a win in my book. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals; this bar is great for protein seekers!

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$2.89
per package