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Applied Nutrition

Applied Nutrition Diet Protein Bar Chocolate Salted Caramel

Applied Nutrition Diet Protein Bar Chocolate Salted Caramel

Company's Description

Applied Nutrition has created the perfect diet protein bar to support your goals! With each bar you will enjoy a delicious taste, high fiber, low sugar and 12 grams of protein for muscle growth and recovery.

Simply pop one in your bag and enjoy the sweet taste of milk chocolate with salted caramel or treat yourself to a real caramel crisp at any time. This Diet Protein Bar is the tastiest and easiest way to boost your daily protein intake!

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Chiggie Analysis

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Serving

‎🖖 45 g‎

Nutrition

Calories: 140 kcal
TotalFat: 3.8 g
SaturatedFat: 2.1 g
TransFat: Not specified
Cholesterol: Not specified
Sodium: 0.14 g
TotalCarbohydrates: 13.6 g
DietaryFiber: 5.3 g
TotalSugars: 1 g
AddedSugars: Low
SugarAlcohols: 8.6 g (polyols)
Protein: 12 g
‎👋 Assessment: Low calorie, low sugar, and decent protein content make it a good diet-friendly option. Good for dieters and those looking for controlled calories and protein, but not ideal for whole food purists

👋 Protein: Moderate – 12 g
👋 Sugar: Low – 1 g
👋 Fat: Low – 3.8 g
👋 SaturatedFat: Low – 2.1 g
👋 Fiber: High – 5.3 g
👋 Polyols: High – 8.6 g

Ingredients

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Protein blend (milk protein, soy protein isolate), chicory root fibre, sweeteners (maltitol, sucralose), milk chocolate coating, glycerol, cocoa butter, sunflower oil, vitamins (B6, B12, C, folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid)

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Mostly functional ingredients with protein blends and fibers. However, uses sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners for taste.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 Low calorie, Low sugar, Added vitamins, High fiber

‎🙄 Contains artificial sweeteners, May cause laxative effects due to polyols, Highly processed

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Allergan

🤧 Contains: ‎Milk, Soy
🫣 May Contain:Gluten, Nuts, Peanuts, Eggs
😇 Free From: N/A

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Chocolatey, Sweet, Chewy‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Great as a light snack, especially for calorie-cutting or dieting
Suitable for those managing weight, diabetic-friendly, and active individuals watching calorie intake

🤝 Supports muscle maintenance with added vitamins and high fiber

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Milk protein, soy protein‎

‎‎‎✊ Protein and polyols

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, HighFiber, LowSugar, LowSodium, LowFat, Vegetarian‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: Yes – as a low-calorie snack between meals
BusyProfessional: Yes – portable, healthy option
Diabetic: Yes – low sugar, high fiber, polyols
EnduranceAthlete: Not ideal – low carbs
FrequentTraveler: Yes – travel friendly
KidFriendly: No – polyols may cause digestive issues
Parent: Yes – for personal use, not for kids
SeniorCitizen: Yes – if no sensitivity to polyols
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: No – contains processed ingredients
WellnessSeeker: Maybe – vitamins and protein are positives, but label isn’t fully clean
WholeFoodPurist: No
WeightLossSeeker: Yes – highly suitable

Still Curious?

Why B?

This bar is low in calories (140 kcal), sugar (1g), and still offers 12g of protein per 45g serving. It includes added vitamins and sweeteners instead of sugars, making it suitable for calorie-conscious and low-sugar lifestyles. However, it contains multiple artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, and processed ingredients.

Dietary Analysis

HighProtein: Yes
HighFiber: Yes
LowSugar: Yes
LowSodium: Yes
LowFat: Yes
GlutenFree: Not stated
Vegan: No – contains milk
Vegetarian: Yes
KetoFriendly: No – has polyols and carbs
PaleoFriendly: No

Glycemic Index Estimation

Low to moderate, Low sugar and high fiber reduce glycemic impact despite polyols‎‎ ‎

‎‎*note: this is estimate. Low GI is good for health.

Good Ingredients

Milk protein, soy protein, chicory root fiber, vitamins: Contribute protein, fiber, and added micronutrient value

Permissible Ingredients

Sunflower oil, cocoa butter: Fats added for texture and richness

Cautionary Ingredients

Maltitol, sucralose, artificial emulsifiers: Highly processed additives with potential digestive effects

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Maltitol, Sucralose
Additives: Glycerol (humectant), Emulsifiers, Stabilizers
ArtificialColors: Not clearly listed
ArtificialFlavors: Not specified
ArtificialPreservatives: No
Artificial Color Free Artificial Preservative Free Athlete Friendly Breakfast Suitable Busy Professional Friendly Diabetic Friendly Fortified with Vitamins Functional Food Glucose Syrup Free High Fiber High Protein Highly Processed Late Night Snack Low Carb Low Fat Low Sodium Low Sugar Office Friendly Office Snack On-the-Go Palm Oil Free Post-Workout Pre-Workout Senior Friendly Senior Friendly Profile Travel Friendly Vegetarian Weight Loss Friendly

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dietary advice. Individuals with specific health conditions or allergies should consult a healthcare professional before making dietary changes.

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