PROTEIN BAR
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
PROTEIN BAR by GATORADE scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on good protein supports bone matrix.
PROTEIN BAR by GATORADE provides 450 calories, 25.0g protein, 16.3g fat, and 48.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 5.6g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Bone Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 25.0g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (30.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (11.3g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
PROTEIN BAR by GATORADE sits near the middle of the protein bars category with 450 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385). Sugar is a concern at 30.0g per 100g (145% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 450 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385)
- •Protein: 25.0g per 100g (category avg: 28.7g)
- •Sugars: 30.0g per 100g (category avg: 12.3g)
- •Fiber: 1.2g per 100g (category avg: 10.2g)
- •Saturated fat: 11.2g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 30.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 11.2g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If PROTEIN BAR doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the protein bars category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Chocolate flavored coating (sugar, vegetable oil [palm kernel and palm oil], whey protein isolate, cocoa [processed with alkali], soy lecithin, natural flavor), whey protein crisp (whey protein concentrate, corn starch, calcium carbonate), peanut creme (peanuts, vegetable oil [palm kernel and palm oil], corn syrup solids, dextrose, sugar, salt, sorbitol, nonfat dry milk, natural flavor, soy lecithin), corn syrup, brown sugar, caramel (glucose, sugar, palm oil, nonfat milk, glycerin, butter [cream, salt], dry whey, corn starch, salt, mono and diglycerides, natural flavor, soy lecithin), brown rice crisp (whole grain brown rice flour, sugar, malted barley flour, salt), glycerin, invert sugar, semisweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), milk protein concentrate, salt, water, natural flavor, mixed tocopherols (preservative), citric acid.