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Mountain Joe's

Mountain Joe's Protein Bar Chocolate Cookie Cream

Mountain Joe's Protein Bar Chocolate Cookie Cream

Company's Description

The Mountain Joe's Protein Bar is a protein bar that combines a delicious taste with fantastic nutritional values. With at least 17 grams of protein per piece, every bite provides high-quality proteins that are essential for muscle recovery after an intense workout. In addition, they are also low in sugar. Available in different flavors, such as Chocolate Cookie Cream. Super tasty and packed with protein. A Mountain Joe's Protein Bar is ideal after your workout or just when you are on the go.

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Chiggie Analysis

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Serving

‎🖖 55 g‎

Nutrition

Calories: 229 kcal
TotalFat: 8.0 g
SaturatedFat: 3.0 g
TransFat: Not specified
Cholesterol: Not specified
Sodium: 0.16 g
TotalCarbohydrates: 19 g
DietaryFiber: 5.3 g
TotalSugars: 2.3 g
AddedSugars: Yes (indirectly from cookie granules and coatings)
SugarAlcohols: Contains maltitol and sucralose (not quantified)
Protein: 18 g
‎👋 Assessment: Good macros for fitness use – high protein, low sugar, moderate fat, and decent fiber. Great macros for muscle maintenance and satiety, but too processed for clean eating

👋 Protein: Very high – 18g per 55g bar
👋 Sugar: Low – 2.3g per serving
👋 Fat: Moderate – 8g, with 3g saturated
👋 Fiber: High – 5.3g

Ingredients

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Milk proteins, soya protein nuggets, whey protein, maltitol, sucralose, palm oil, cookie inclusions, emulsifiers, glycerol, sweeteners.

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Protein-rich but highly processed. Heavy use of artificial sweeteners, palm oil, and emulsifiers makes it less appealing for health purists.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 High protein, High fiber, Low sugar

‎🙄 Palm oil, Artificial sweeteners, Gluten, Highly processed

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Allergan

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

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Cookies, Cream, Chocolate, Sweet, Dessert-like‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Post-workout, high-protein snack, or a low-sugar sweet treat
Appeals to gym-goers, sweet lovers seeking protein-rich snacks, and low-sugar seekers; not ideal for clean-label or allergen-sensitive buyers

🤝 Muscle support, recovery, and satiety for those managing sugar intake

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Milk proteins, soya protein nuggets, whey protein concentrate‎

‎‎‎✊ Primarily carbs and fat, including cookie pieces and cocoa

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, HighFiber, LowSugar, LowSodium, Vegetarian‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: Yes – excellent macros for post-exercise recovery
BusyProfessional: Yes – portable and functional
Diabetic: Caution – contains polyols, might cause GI distress
EnduranceAthlete: Yes – good protein and moderate carbs
FrequentTraveler: Yes – shelf-stable and convenient
KidFriendly: Yes – cookie taste appeals, but not a clean snack
Parent: Yes – high-protein option but not an everyday choice for kids
SeniorCitizen: Yes – protein and fiber dense, though may be hard to digest for sensitive guts
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: No – not clean-label or minimally processed
WellnessSeeker: Maybe – depending on ingredient standards
WholeFoodPurist: No – too many additives
WeightLossSeeker: Yes – good satiety with low sugar

Still Curious?

Why C?

The bar offers high protein (18g) and low sugar (2.3g), making it functional for fitness-oriented users. However, the long list of ultra-processed ingredients, including multiple emulsifiers, palm oil, and artificial sweeteners, places it far from a clean-label product.

Dietary Analysis

HighProtein: Yes
HighFiber: Yes
LowSugar: Yes
LowSodium: Yes
LowFat: Moderate
GlutenFree: No – contains wheat
Vegan: No – contains milk
Vegetarian: Yes
KetoFriendly: No – too high in total carbs
PaleoFriendly: No

Glycemic Index Estimation

Moderate, Polyols (maltitol) can spike insulin slightly; cookies add additional carb load‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Milk proteins, whey protein concentrate, soya protein nuggets: Primary quality protein sources

Permissible Ingredients

Fibre (corn fibre), glycerol, cocoa powder: Functional or neutral ingredients

Cautionary Ingredients

Maltitol, sucralose, palm oil, emulsifiers, flavorings, cookie granules: Ultra-processed additives and sweeteners

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Maltitol, Sucralose
Additives: Emulsifiers, Flavorings, Humectants (vegetable glycerol), Raising agents
ArtificialColors: Possibly – present in cookie inclusions or coating
ArtificialFlavors: Yes
ArtificialPreservatives: Not specified
Athlete Friendly Busy Professional Friendly Fortified with Minerals Functional Food High Fiber High Protein Highly Processed Iron Rich Kids Friendly Late Night Snack Low Sodium Low Sugar Maltodextrin Free Office Friendly Office Snack On-the-Go Post-Workout Pre-Workout Red-Flag Ingredients Present Senior Friendly Travel Friendly Vegetarian Weight Loss 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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