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Mars

Mars HiProtein Bar Chocolate

Mars HiProtein Bar Chocolate

Company's Description

Discover the Mars HiProtein Bar! With 20 grams of protein per bar to support muscle building, these protein bars are the perfect snack for after your workout. But of course you can also enjoy them at any other time of the day if you feel like a tasty snack.

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Chiggie Analysis

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Serving

‎🖖 59 g (1 bar)‎

Nutrition

Calories: 207 kcal
TotalFat: 4.8 g
SaturatedFat: 2.7 g
TransFat: Not Specified
Cholesterol: Not Specified
Sodium: 0.41 g
TotalCarbohydrates: 23 g
DietaryFiber: 0 g
TotalSugars: 13.6 g
AddedSugars: Not Specified
SugarAlcohols: Contains maltitol (exact amount not specified)
Protein: 19.5 g
VitaminD: Not Specified
Calcium: Not Specified
Iron: Not Specified
Potassium: Not Specified
‎👋 Assessment: Strong protein content but excessive sugars and zero fiber. Saturated fats are moderate. Not recommended for regular use due to sugar load and lack of fiber

👋 Protein: High – 19.5 g
👋 Fiber: None – 0 g
👋 Sugar: Very High – 13.6 g
👋 Fat: Moderate – 4.8 g
👋 Polyols: Contains maltitol (a sugar alcohol, not quantified)

Ingredients

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Protein blend (soy protein isolate, milk protein isolate, milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate), caramel (sugars, glucose syrup, palm oil, butter, milk), milk chocolate (15%), sweetened condensed milk, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, lactose, maltodextrin, maltitol, stabilizers, emulsifiers, flavoring, salt, hydrolyzed collagen (12%).

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Highly processed with multiple sugars, sweeteners, and emulsifiers. Lacks whole-food ingredients and contains gelatin.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 Good protein amount

‎🙄 High sugar, Zero fiber, Contains gelatin, Highly processed

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Allergan

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

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Chocolatey, Sweet, Caramel, Milky‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Occasional post-workout treat for those needing protein and not sensitive to sugar spikes
Suitable for those prioritizing taste and protein over ingredient quality. Not suitable for vegetarians or health-conscious consumers.

🤝 Muscle recovery due to protein content

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Soy protein isolate, milk protein isolate, whey protein concentrate‎

‎‎‎✊ Sugars and carbohydrates from glucose syrup and caramel

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, LowSodium, LowFat‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: Moderate – Good protein but too much sugar
BusyProfessional: Yes – for convenience
Diabetic: No – due to high sugar
EnduranceAthlete: Moderate – use with caution
FrequentTraveler: Yes – portable snack
KidFriendly: No – high sugar content
Parent: No – too processed
SeniorCitizen: No – no fiber, high sugar
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: No
WellnessSeeker: No
WholeFoodPurist: No
WeightLossSeeker: No

Still Curious?

Why D?

While this bar provides a solid amount of protein, it is heavily processed, contains a high level of sugar, and lacks dietary fiber. It also includes multiple red-flag ingredients and is not suitable for vegetarians.

Dietary Analysis

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

Glycemic Index Estimation

High due to glucose syrup and sugar content, High sugar and glucose syrup spike blood sugar levels quickly‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

N/A

Permissible Ingredients

Milk protein isolate: High-quality protein source
Whey protein concentrate: Complete protein, though more processed

Cautionary Ingredients

Glucose syrup: Highly processed sugar with high glycemic index
Maltitol: Sugar alcohol that can cause digestive discomfort
Hydrolyzed collagen: Not vegetarian and highly processed
Palm oil: Often associated with sustainability and health concerns
Sweetened condensed milk: Very high in added sugars

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Maltitol
Additives: Glucose syrup, Maltodextrin, Emulsifiers
ArtificialColors: Not Specified
ArtificialFlavors: Yes
ArtificialPreservatives: Not Specified
ArtificialColorFree AthleteFriendly BusyProfessionalFriendly FrequentTraveler HighProtein HighlyProcessed LowFat LowSodium OfficeFriendly OfficeSnack OnTheGo PostWorkout RedFlagIngredientsPresent TravelFriendly

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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