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Mars

Mars HiProtein Bar Salted Caramel

Mars HiProtein Bar Salted Caramel

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: 209 kcal
TotalFat: 4.9 g
SaturatedFat: 2.8 g
TransFat: Not Specified
Cholesterol: Not Specified
Sodium: 0.65 g
TotalCarbohydrates: 23.3 g
DietaryFiber: 0 g
TotalSugars: 13.1 g
AddedSugars: Not Specified
SugarAlcohols: Contains maltitol (amount unspecified)
Protein: 19.7 g
VitaminD: Not Specified
Calcium: Not Specified
Iron: Not Specified
Potassium: Not Specified
‎👋 Assessment: Good protein content, but very high sugar and no fiber. Fat and saturated fat are moderate. Not recommended for daily use; more of a candy bar with added protein

👋 Protein: High – 19.7 g
👋 Fiber: None – 0 g
👋 Sugar: Very High – 13.1 g
👋 Fat: Moderate – 4.9 g
👋 Polyols: Contains maltitol (not quantified)

Ingredients

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

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Highly processed ingredients dominate, including multiple sugar sources, artificial additives, and gelatin. Clean label appeal is low.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 Good protein content

‎🙄 Very high sugar, No fiber, Contains palm oil and additives, Not vegetarian

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Allergan

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

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Sweet, Caramel, Chocolatey, Milky‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Occasional post-workout snack or sweet craving alternative with protein
Suitable for those prioritizing flavor and protein, but not for clean eating or vegetarian users. Not ideal for weight management or sugar-sensitive diets.

🤝 Protein intake for muscle recovery

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Protein & Energy Source

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

‎‎‎✊ Sugars and glucose-based carbohydrates

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, LowFat‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: Moderate – good protein but poor sugar profile
BusyProfessional: Yes – convenient snack
Diabetic: No – high sugar
EnduranceAthlete: Moderate – suitable as a sweet energy boost
FrequentTraveler: Yes – travel friendly
KidFriendly: No – high sugar
Parent: No – overly processed
SeniorCitizen: No – lacks fiber, high sugar
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: No
WellnessSeeker: No
WholeFoodPurist: No
WeightLossSeeker: No

Still Curious?

Why D?

This bar offers a decent protein amount, but is loaded with sugars and contains no fiber. It includes multiple highly processed ingredients, artificial additives, and is not vegetarian-friendly, making it unsuitable for most health-focused consumers.

Dietary Analysis

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

Glycemic Index Estimation

High due to sugar and syrup content, Rapid spike potential from sugar and glucose syrup‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

N/A

Permissible Ingredients

Milk protein isolate: High-quality protein, though processed

Cautionary Ingredients

Sugar: High levels of added sugar, spikes blood sugar
Glucose syrup: Highly refined, high glycemic impact
Palm oil: Environmental and health concerns
Maltitol: Sugar alcohol that can cause bloating
Hydrolyzed collagen: Not vegetarian and highly processed

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Maltitol
Additives: Glucose syrup, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers
ArtificialColors: Not Specified
ArtificialFlavors: Yes
ArtificialPreservatives: Not Specified
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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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