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Barebells

Barebells Protein Bar Sunny Strawberry

Barebells Protein Bar Sunny Strawberry

Company's Description

Do you also feel like having a protein bar that is just really delicious? Then take the Barebells Protein Bar! 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: 205 kcal
TotalFat: 8.5 g
SaturatedFat: 4.3 g
TransFat: Not specified
Cholesterol: Not specified
Sodium: 0.18 g
TotalCarbohydrates: 17 g
DietaryFiber: 2.4 g
TotalSugars: 1.4 g
AddedSugars: Low
SugarAlcohols: Maltitol (present)
Protein: 20 g
‎👋 Assessment: Very good protein-to-sugar ratio, with modest fat and adequate fiber Good choice for high-protein snacking with minimal sugar, though not fully clean-label

👋 Protein: Excellent – 20 g
👋 Sugar: Very Low – 1.4 g
👋 Fat: Moderate – 8.5 g
👋 SaturatedFat: Moderate – 4.3 g
👋 Fiber: Moderate – 2.4 g
👋 Polyols: Present (maltitol)

Ingredients

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Milk proteins, maltitol, glycerol, collagen hydrolysate, soy protein, cocoa butter, polyols, sucralose, polydextrose, emulsifiers, food coloring (sweet potato, carrot)

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Mainly clean protein sources, sweetened with polyols. Minor concerns around ultra-processed components (sucralose, maltitol, emulsifiers)

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 20 g protein, Low sugar, Moderate fiber, Low salt

‎🙄 Contains maltitol and sucralose, Not suitable for people avoiding artificial sweeteners

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Allergan

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

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Mildly sweet, Creamy, Slightly nutty, Chocolatey‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Best for post-workout or midday protein needs, especially when sugar intake needs to be low
Ideal for fitness-focused individuals, professionals avoiding sugar, or those seeking a satisfying protein snack

🤝 Supports muscle maintenance and post-workout recovery without excessive sugar

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Milk protein, soy protein, collagen‎

‎‎‎✊ Fats and polyols

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, LowSugar, LowSodium, Vegetarian‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: Yes – protein-rich and low sugar
BusyProfessional: Yes – low sugar and convenient
Diabetic: Possibly – very low sugar, but polyols may be risky
EnduranceAthlete: Yes – protein and carbs are well balanced
FrequentTraveler: Yes – travel friendly
KidFriendly: No – artificial sweeteners
Parent: Yes – good control over macros
SeniorCitizen: Maybe – protein good, but check polyol tolerance
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: No – not clean-label enough
WellnessSeeker: Maybe – good macros, but too processed
WholeFoodPurist: No
WeightLossSeeker: Yes – high protein, low sugar

Still Curious?

Why B?

This bar offers a solid 20g of protein with relatively low sugar (1.4g) and balanced fat and fiber content. It includes some processed ingredients (e.g., sucralose, maltitol, emulsifiers) but avoids extremely high sugar or red-flag additives, making it a solid high-protein snack option.

Dietary Analysis

HighProtein: Yes
HighFiber: Moderate
LowSugar: Yes
LowSodium: Yes
LowFat: No
GlutenFree: Not confirmed – may contain gluten
Vegan: No
Vegetarian: Yes
KetoFriendly: No
PaleoFriendly: No

Glycemic Index Estimation

Moderate, Maltitol can cause some glycemic response, but low sugar content keeps the index moderate‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Milk proteins, soy protein, collagen: High-quality protein sources

Permissible Ingredients

Polydextrose, glycerol, cocoa butter: Common in protein bars, acceptable in moderation

Cautionary Ingredients

Maltitol, sucralose, emulsifiers: Highly processed sweeteners and additives with potential digestive side effects

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Maltitol, Sucralose
Additives: Glycerol, Emulsifiers (lecithins), Citric acid
ArtificialColors: Likely natural (sweet potato, carrot)
ArtificialFlavors: Not specified
ArtificialPreservatives: Not specified
Artificial Color Free Artificial Preservative Free Athlete Friendly Busy Professional Friendly Functional Food Glucose Syrup Free High Fiber High Protein Highly Processed Low Sodium Low Sugar Maltodextrin Free Office Friendly Office Snack On-the-Go Palm Oil Free Post-Workout Pre-Workout Red-Flag Ingredients Present 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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