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Barebells

Barebells Protein Bar Caramel & Cashew

Barebells Protein Bar Caramel & Cashew

Company's Description

With these delicious protein bars you can enjoy a crispy texture, a delicious soft filling and a sweet chocolate topping.
Can you believe that each bar is packed with 20 grams of protein? And contains less than 2 grams of sugar? And comes in a variety of flavors? Better put them away or you’ll eat the whole box!

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Chiggie Analysis

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Serving

‎🖖 55 g‎

Nutrition

Calories: 199 kcal
TotalFat: 8.3 g
SaturatedFat: 4.2 g
TransFat: Not Specified
Cholesterol: Not Specified
Sodium: 0.11 g
TotalCarbohydrates: 14.0 g
DietaryFiber: 4.3 g
TotalSugars: 1.7 g
AddedSugars: Not Specified
SugarAlcohols: Likely from maltitol
Protein: 20.0 g
VitaminD: Not Specified
Calcium: Not Specified
Iron: Not Specified
Potassium: Not Specified
‎👋 Assessment: High in protein and fiber, low in sugar, with a moderate fat profile. However, use of artificial sweeteners and processed components should be noted. Fitness-friendly bar but not ideal for natural lifestyle or sensitive gut consumers

👋 Protein: High – 20 g
👋 Fiber: Moderate – 4.3 g
👋 Sugar: Low – 1.7 g
👋 Fat: Moderate – 8.3 g
👋 SaturatedFat: Slightly High – 4.2 g

Ingredients

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Milk protein, milk chocolate (18.5%) (maltitol, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, emulsifier [soya lecithin], flavors), glycerine, isomalto-oligosaccharides, collagen peptides, water, cashews (5.5%), white chocolate (4.5%) (contains milk), palm oil, peanuts, low-fat cocoa powder, flavors, sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame-K).

‏‏‎ ‎👋 High-quality protein sources with nuts and fiber, but includes artificial sweeteners, palm oil, and processed components.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 High protein, Low sugar, Contains fiber

‎🙄 Artificial sweeteners, Palm oil, Processed

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Allergan

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

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Nutty, Caramel, Chocolatey, Sweet‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Post-workout, midday snack, or portable protein support
Well-suited for active individuals seeking protein, but not ideal for clean eating or vegan diets.

🤝 Supports muscle growth and satiety

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Milk protein, collagen peptides‎

‎‎‎✊ Chocolate coating, fiber syrup, nuts

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, HighFiber, LowSugar, LowSodium, Vegetarian‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: Yes – supports muscle recovery
BusyProfessional: Yes – convenient and filling
Diabetic: Caution – maltitol may impact blood glucose
Endurance Athlete: Moderate – not high carb
Frequent Traveler: Yes – shelf-stable and compact
KidFriendly: No – due to artificial sweeteners
Parent: Moderate – high in protein, but processed
SeniorCitizen: Caution – sugar alcohols may affect digestion
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: No – artificial additives present
WellnessSeeker: Moderate – high protein but not clean label
WholeFoodPurist: No – processed ingredients and additives
WeightLossSeeker: Yes – low sugar and high protein support satiety

Still Curious?

Why B?

A strong high-protein snack with low sugar and moderate fiber. Contains artificial sweeteners and palm oil, which detracts from a clean-label appeal. Great for fitness goals, but not ideal for ingredient-conscious consumers.

Dietary Analysis

HighProtein: Yes
HighFiber: Yes
LowSugar: Yes
LowSodium: Yes
LowFat: No
GlutenFree: Not Certified
Vegan: No
Vegetarian: Yes
KetoFriendly: No
PaleoFriendly: No

Glycemic Index Estimation

Moderate due to sweeteners and fiber, Sugar alcohols and fiber slow glucose release‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Milk protein: Complete, high-quality protein source
Cashews: Healthy fat and micronutrient source

Permissible Ingredients

Isomalto-oligosaccharides: Prebiotic fiber, but may be synthetic
Collagen peptides: Supports skin and joint health but not suitable for vegetarians
Palm oil: Widely used fat, but environmentally controversial

Cautionary Ingredients

Maltitol: Sugar alcohol that may cause bloating in sensitive individuals
Sucralose: Artificial sweetener
Acesulfame-K: Artificial sweetener

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Maltitol, Sucralose, Acesulfame-K
Additives: Glycerol, Palm oil
ArtificialColors: No
ArtificialFlavors: Yes
ArtificialPreservatives: Unspecified
Artificial Color Free Athlete Friendly Breakfast Suitable Busy Professional Friendly Frequent Traveler Functional Food Glucose Syrup Free High Fiber High Protein Highly Processed Late Night Snack Low Sodium Low Sugar Maltodextrin Free Muscle Builder Office Friendly Office Snack On-the-Go Post-Workout Pre-Workout Red-Flag Ingredients Present 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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