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👉 why D? explore analysis below

Nature Valley

Nature Valley Protein salted caramel & peanut bar

Nature Valley Protein salted caramel & peanut bar

Company's Description

  • Firm protein bar with peanuts and almonds dipped in hardened caramel coating.
  • Protein-rich, fibre-rich. Proteins contribute to the maintenance of muscle mass and normal bones.
  • Enjoy as part of a balanced diet and active lifestyle.
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Chiggie Analysis

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Serving

‎🖖 40g‎

Nutrition

Calories: 198.4 kcal
TotalFat: 11.8 g
SaturatedFat: 2.84 g
Sodium: 0.36 g
TotalCarbohydrates: 10.52 g
DietaryFiber: 4.32 g
TotalSugars: 6.44 g
Protein: 10.4 g
‎👋 Assessment: Strong fiber and protein content, but too high in sugars and fats for a bar marketed as protein-rich and healthy. A mixed bag — the bar has some good qualities like fiber and whole nuts, but is ultimately brought down by high sugar and processed additives.

👋 Protein: Moderate – 10.4g is decent but below the 15g benchmark.
👋 Fat: High – especially given saturated fat levels.
👋 Carbohydrates: Moderate – driven mostly by sugars and syrups.
👋 Fiber: High – at 4.3g per bar, which is a strong point.
👋 Sugars: High – 6.4g is above the recommended threshold.
👋 Sodium: Moderate – 0.36g is not excessive but notable.

Ingredients

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Roasted peanuts (44.5%), isolated soy protein, oligofructose, vegetable oils and fats (palm, sunflower, rapeseed), glucose syrup, sugar, whey solids (milk), maltodextrin, fructose, glycerol, tapioca starch, caramel powder (sugar, skimmed milk powder), skimmed milk powder, emulsifiers (lecithins [soy]), salt, natural flavourings (milk), roasted almonds (0.24%), fat-reduced cocoa powder, stabiliser (calcium carbonate).

‏‏‎ ‎👋 The bar is built on a solid base of nuts and protein, but contains multiple red-flag ingredients like glucose syrup, palm oil, maltodextrin, and fructose, reducing its nutritional quality for health-conscious users.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 High Fiber, Nut-Based, Gluten Free

‎🙄 High Sugar, Palm Oil, Maltodextrin, Fructose, Glycerol

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Allergan

🤧 Contains: ‎Peanuts, Soy, Almond, Milk, Nuts
🫣 May Contain:Tree Nuts
😇 Free From: Eggs, Shellfish, Fish, Sesame, Corn, Mustard, Sulfite, Gluten

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Nutty, Sweet, Crunchy, Salty‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Suitable as a snack or energy boost, not ideal for clean or low-sugar diets.
Busy professionals, travelers, general snackers – not ideal for athletes or health purists.

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Soy protein, Peanuts, Almonds, Milk solids‎

‎‎‎✊ Peanuts, Glucose syrup, Sugar

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighFiber, GlutenFree‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: No – protein is low and sugar high.
BusyProfessional: Yes – convenient and filling.
Diabetic: No – sugar and high-GI carbs.
Endurance Athlete: Moderate – quick energy, but not ideal for performance nutrition.
Frequent Traveler: Yes – stable and easy to carry.
KidFriendly: No – too much sugar and additives.
Parent: Moderate – natural nuts but sugary.
Senior Citizen: No – digestive load and sugar not ideal.
Natural Lifestyle Buyer: No – highly processed.
Wellness Seeker: No – fails on sugar and clean ingredients.
Whole Food Purist: Not suitable – processed sugars and palm oil.
WeightLossSeeker: No – calorie-dense and sugar-heavy.

Still Curious?

Why D?

This protein bar is high in protein (10.4g per 40g bar) and fiber (4.3g), which are excellent. However, it is penalized for having high sugar (6.4g per bar), significant saturated fat (2.8g), and red-flag ingredients including glucose syrup, maltodextrin, fructose, and palm oil. It contains multiple processed and artificial ingredients and lacks a clean label profile. To reach a C or B, the bar would need to reduce added sugars and eliminate artificial sweeteners and palm-based oils.

Dietary Analysis

HighProtein: No
HighFiber: Yes
LowSugar: No
LowSodium: No
LowFat: No
GlutenFree: Yes
Vegan: No
Vegetarian: No
KetoFriendly: No
PaleoFriendly: No

Glycemic Index Estimation

Not Available, High, Contains glucose syrup, sugar, maltodextrin, and fructose – all of which have high glycemic index.‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Roasted peanuts: Whole food ingredient, good source of protein and healthy fats.
Isolated soy protein: Complete plant-based protein source.
Roasted almonds: Natural nut with healthy fats and protein.

Permissible Ingredients

Oligofructose: Prebiotic fiber, beneficial but may cause bloating in sensitive individuals.
Whey solids (milk): Source of protein, but processed.
Skimmed milk powder: Processed dairy protein with nutritional benefits.
Tapioca starch: Processed carbohydrate; adds texture but little nutrition.
Salt: Standard seasoning; excessive use can be a concern.

Cautionary Ingredients

Glucose syrup: High glycemic sweetener with little nutritional value.
Sugar: Refined sugar – contributes to high sugar content.
Fructose: Simple sugar with metabolic concerns when isolated.
Palm oil: Controversial oil for health and environmental reasons.
Maltodextrin: Highly processed carbohydrate – may spike blood sugar.
Glycerol: Humectant with no nutritional value – highly processed.

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: No
Additives: Glycerol, Maltodextrin, Calcium carbonate
ArtificialColors: No
ArtificialFlavors: Not Available
ArtificialPreservatives: Not Available
Artificial Color Free Artificial Sweetener Free Gluten Free High Fiber Highly Processed 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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