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Mars

Mars HiProtein Chocolate Caramel

Mars HiProtein Chocolate Caramel

Company's Description

Enjoy the delicious chocolate-caramel flavour of a Mars bar now in the form of a protein shake. Mars 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: 141
TotalFat: 3.5g
SaturatedFat: 2.3g
Sodium: 0.15g
TotalCarbohydrates: 5.3g
TotalSugars: 3.7g
AddedSugars: Not Specified
Protein: 20.6g
‎👋 Assessment: Protein is solid at 20.6g, but sugar and saturated fat are high. Sodium is acceptable. Poor macronutrient balance for clean fitness supplementation. Not ideal for health-focused consumers; suitable as a dessert-style supplement

👋 Protein: Strong (20.6g per 35g)
👋 Fat: Moderate-high (3.5g), of which 2.3g is saturated
👋 Carbohydrates: Moderate (5.3g)
👋 Fiber: Not listed
👋 Sugars: High (3.7g)
👋 Sodium: Moderate (0.15g)

Ingredients

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Whey protein concentrate (milk), low-fat cocoa, whole milk powder, chicory fiber, flavorings, refined coconut oil, barley malt extract, thickeners (xanthan gum, guar gum), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame-K).

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Whey protein is decent, but presence of added sugar sources (barley malt), refined coconut oil, and artificial sweeteners reduce overall quality.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 Good protein content, Contains fiber

‎🙄 High sugar, High saturated fat, Artificial sweeteners and refined oil

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Allergan

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

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Chocolate, Caramel, Sweet, Creamy‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Occasional protein shake for those prioritizing flavor over health
Meant for taste and brand alignment, not health or clean eating

🤝 Basic protein support; prebiotic fiber inclusion

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Whey protein concentrate‎

‎‎‎✊ Mixed (Protein, Sugar, Fat)

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, LowSodium, Vegetarian‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: Not suitable for strict fitness goals
BusyProfessional: Tasty and convenient, but not optimal
Diabetic: Caution due to sugars and artificial sweeteners
EnduranceAthlete: Calories may help, but too much sugar and fat
FrequentTraveler: Portable, but indulgent
KidFriendly: Not recommended due to sweeteners and sugar
Parent: May appeal in flavor; poor for nutrition
SeniorCitizen: Monitor saturated fat and sugar
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: Not suitable due to multiple red-flag additives
WellnessSeeker: Not aligned with health-focused nutrition
WholeFoodPurist: Unsuitable due to artificial and processed content
WeightLossSeeker: Poor macros for fat loss

Still Curious?

Why D?

Although it provides 20.6g of protein per serving, this product contains high saturated fat (2.3g), added sugars (3.7g), and artificial sweeteners and flavorings. It includes refined oils and barley malt extract, reducing its health appeal.

Dietary Analysis

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

Glycemic Index Estimation

~50, Sugar (3.7g), barley malt extract, and milk sugars contribute to spike‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Whey Protein Concentrate: Moderate-quality protein source
Chicory Fiber: Natural prebiotic fiber

Permissible Ingredients

Xanthan Gum: Common thickener, processed
Guar Gum: Plant-derived but processed

Cautionary Ingredients

Refined Coconut Oil: High saturated fat and processed oil
Barley Malt Extract: High glycemic sweetener source
Sucralose: Artificial sweetener with potential gut concerns
Acesulfame-K: Synthetic sweetener with controversial safety
Artificial Flavor: Synthetic compound not suitable for clean-label

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Sucralose, Acesulfame-K
Additives: Xanthan gum, Guar gum
ArtificialColors: Not Listed
ArtificialFlavors: Yes
ArtificialPreservatives: Not Specified
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 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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