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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar, 2.12 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar, 2.12 OZ

NO COW
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
20g
Protein
1g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
15g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the health-food or snack bar aisle, in gym bags, or on checkout racks — a dairy-free peanut butter chocolate chip protein bar that mimics a candy-bar treat. It reads indulgent and slightly nostalgic while being marketed as a 'healthier' protein snack. The long list of isolated proteins, fibers, glycerine, sugar alcohols and flavorings explains the chewy, shelf-stable texture and signals heavy industrial processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAR
Servings per Container: 1
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber15g54%
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, CHOCOLATE, CHIPS, (CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, ERYTHRITOL,, VEGETABLE, PROTEIN, (PEA,, CANOLA),, COCOA, BUTTER,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, VANILLA, EXTRACT), PEANUT, FLOUR, WATER, SALT, SWEETENER, BLEND, (ERYTHRITOL,, STEVIA, LEAF, REB, M,, MONK, FRUIT), COCOA, BUTTER, NATURAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains isolated protein concentrates, soluble corn fiber, glycerine, erythritol/stevia/monk fruit sweetener blend, emulsifiers and natural flavors — all indicative of industrial formulations. These ingredients and processing steps are characteristic of ultra-processed foods designed for palatability, texture uniformity and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar, 2.12 OZ

The Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar is packed with 20 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber, which is great for keeping you feeling full and satisfied. However, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people. If you're looking for a post-workout snack or a quick energy boost, this bar fits the bill nicely!

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$2.89
per package