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Bounty HiProtein Powder

Bounty HiProtein Powder

Company's Description

Enjoy the delicious chocolate-coconut flavour of a Bounty bar in the form of a protein shake. Bounty Hi Protein is a protein powder with 21 grams of protein per serving. Proteins contribute to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. This shake is delicious as a snack at any time of the day, as a supplement to your daily diet, or if you want to reward yourself with a really tasty protein shake after your workout.

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Chiggie Analysis

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Serving

‎🖖 35g‎

Nutrition

Calories: 148
TotalFat: 4.4g
SaturatedFat: 3.2g
Sodium: 0.15g
TotalCarbohydrates: 5.0g
TotalSugars: 3.3g
Protein: 21.0g
‎👋 Assessment: Moderate protein, high in saturated fat and sugar for a fitness supplement. Calories are acceptable, but not optimized for lean goals. Better than candy, but not a top-tier fitness or health supplement

👋 Protein: Good (21g per 35g serving)
👋 Fat: High (4.4g), especially saturated fat (3.2g)
👋 Carbohydrates: Moderate (5.0g)
👋 Fiber: Not listed
👋 Sugars: Moderate to high (3.3g)
👋 Sodium: Low (0.15g)

Ingredients

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Whey protein concentrate (milk), whole milk powder, low-fat cocoa powder (8%), coconut milk powder (4%), flavoring, refined coconut oil, thickeners (xanthan gum, guar gum), chicory fiber, sweeteners (acesulfame-K, sucralose).

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Contains several red flags: added sugars, refined coconut oil, artificial sweeteners, and flavorings. Limited nutritional additives.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 Decent protein level, Contains fiber

‎🙄 High saturated fat, Artificial sweeteners and flavors, Refined oils

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Allergan

🤧 Contains: ‎Milk
🫣 May Contain:Egg, Barley, Soy
😇 Free From: N/A

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Chocolate, Coconut, Creamy, Sweet‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Tastes like a treat – occasional use as a fun protein shake
For users who want a candy-flavored protein experience, but not recommended for clean diets

🤝 Basic protein support, not ideal for lean fitness goals

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Whey protein concentrate‎

‎‎‎✊ Mixed (Protein, Fat, Sugar)

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, LowSodium, Vegetarian‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: Not ideal – high fat and sugar content
BusyProfessional: Tasty and convenient, but not optimal nutrition
Diabetic: Caution – sugar (3.3g) and artificial sweeteners
EnduranceAthlete: Can help with calorie replenishment; not lean
FrequentTraveler: Portable treat-like protein option
KidFriendly: Not ideal due to additives
Parent: May use sparingly; not daily-use level of quality
SeniorCitizen: Caution for saturated fat; watch digestion with sweeteners
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: Not aligned – contains refined and artificial ingredients
WellnessSeeker: Fun option, but not health-optimized
WholeFoodPurist: Not suitable due to artificial and processed components
WeightLossSeeker: May hinder fat-loss goals due to sugar/fat profile

Still Curious?

Why D?

While the product contains 21g of protein per serving, it also includes high saturated fat (3.2g), added sugars (3.3g), and artificial sweeteners. It is heavily processed and does not meet clean-label or optimal fitness nutrition standards.

Dietary Analysis

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

Glycemic Index Estimation

~45, 3.3g sugar, milk base, and refined oils suggest moderate glycemic response‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Whey Protein Concentrate: Common protein source, less pure than isolate but still effective
Chicory Fiber: Natural source of prebiotic fiber

Permissible Ingredients

Xanthan Gum: Used for texture, processed but generally safe
Guar Gum: Plant-derived thickener, processed

Cautionary Ingredients

Refined Coconut Oil: High in saturated fat and heavily processed
Sucralose: Artificial sweetener with potential gut health effects
Acesulfame-K: Synthetic sweetener with debated safety profile
Artificial Flavor: Synthetic ingredient, reduces clean-label quality

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Acesulfame-K, Sucralose
Additives: Xanthan gum, Guar gum
ArtificialColors: Not Listed
ArtificialFlavors: Yes
ArtificialPreservatives: Not Listed
Artificial Color Free Artificial Preservative Free Busy Professional Friendly Frequent Traveler Glucose Syrup Free High Protein Highly Processed Late Night Snack Low Sodium Maltodextrin Free Muscle Builder Nut Free Office Friendly Office Snack On-the-Go Palm Oil Free Post-Workout Red-Flag Ingredients Present Travel Friendly Vegetarian

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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