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Milky Way HiProtein Bar

Milky Way HiProtein Bar

Company's Description

Are you a fanatic athlete with a penchant for delicious candy bars? Then you should try the Milky Way HiProtein Bar! This delicious protein bar combines the delicious taste of a Milky Way with no less than 15 grams of protein per bar. Ideal for after your workout, as a snack on the go, or at any other time of the day when you feel like something tasty.

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Chiggie Analysis

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Serving

‎🖖 50 g‎

Nutrition

Calories: 192 kcal
TotalFat: 4.5 g
SaturatedFat: 2.6 g
TransFat: Not specified
Cholesterol: Not specified
Sodium: 0.22 g
TotalCarbohydrates: 23 g
DietaryFiber: Not listed
TotalSugars: 16 g
AddedSugars: Not explicitly listed, but evident from ingredients
SugarAlcohols: Not specified
Protein: 15 g
‎👋 Assessment: Moderate protein, but major concerns with sugar and overall carb load. Better suited for indulgence rather than performance or health. Not recommended as a healthy protein snack. Too close to a candy bar in composition.

👋 Protein: Moderate – 15 g per bar
👋 Sugar: Very high – 16 g per bar
👋 Fat: Moderate – 4.5 g
👋 SaturatedFat: Moderate – 2.6 g
👋 Fiber: Not specified

Ingredients

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Glucose syrup, fructose syrup, milk proteins, palm fat, whey protein, hydrolyzed collagen, cocoa butter, chocolate, caramel flavor, milk chocolate coating.

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Heavily processed with multiple syrups and sweeteners, low in whole food ingredients, contains palm oil and artificial flavors.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 15g protein per bar, Recognizable Milky Way taste, Better than standard candy bar in protein content

‎🙄 Extremely high in sugar, High glycemic index, Includes artificial flavors and colorants, Highly processed with multiple syrups

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Allergan

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

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Milky Way, Sweet, Chocolate, Caramel‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Occasional treat or indulgent post-workout snack (not ideal for consistent use)
Good for sweet cravings when a protein source is preferred, but unsuitable for clean eating or low-carb/sugar goals.

🤝 Protein enrichment for those seeking taste over clean nutrition

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Whey protein, milk protein, collagen hydrolysate‎

‎‎‎✊ Glucose syrup, fructose syrup, chocolate

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, LowSodium, LowFat‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: No – too much sugar
BusyProfessional: Maybe – if occasional indulgence
Diabetic: No – very high sugar
EnduranceAthlete: Maybe – quick energy and protein
FrequentTraveler: Yes – travel stable
KidFriendly: Yes – familiar taste but high sugar
Parent: No – not a daily snack
SeniorCitizen: No – high sugar, low fiber
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: No – very processed
WellnessSeeker: No
WholeFoodPurist: No
WeightLossSeeker: No

Still Curious?

Why D?

Despite having 15g of protein per bar, the Milky Way HiProtein Bar contains an extremely high sugar content (16g), high saturated fat (2.6g), and heavily processed ingredients, making it more of a high-protein candy bar than a health-conscious snack.

Dietary Analysis

HighProtein: Yes
HighFiber: No
LowSugar: No
LowSodium: Yes
LowFat: Yes
GlutenFree: Not specified
Vegan: No
Vegetarian: No – contains collagen
KetoFriendly: No
PaleoFriendly: No

Glycemic Index Estimation

Very High, Due to use of glucose and fructose syrups and 16g of sugar per 50g bar‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Whey protein, collagen hydrolysate: Functional protein sources

Permissible Ingredients

Milk chocolate, palm fat: Common ingredients, moderately processed, but high in saturated fat

Cautionary Ingredients

Glucose syrup, fructose syrup, artificial flavorings: High glycemic load and highly processed

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Yes – glucose and fructose syrup
Additives: Emulsifiers (soy lecithin), Artificial aromas, Caramel color
ArtificialColors: Yes – caramel color
ArtificialFlavors: Yes – vanilla and caramel flavors
ArtificialPreservatives: Not listed
Artificial Preservative Free High Protein Highly Processed Kids Friendly Low Fat Low Sodium Office Friendly Office Snack On-the-Go Red-Flag Ingredients Present Travel 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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