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Upfront

Upfront Speculaas Protein bar

Upfront Speculaas Protein bar

Company's Description

The prime example of the Upfront standard: a clean protein bar with nuts and dates. The Upfront protein bar was developed from the frustration that other protein bars contain many unrecognizable ingredients. We have proven that this can be done differently: a bar with 15 grams of protein, and ingredients that you do know.


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Chiggie Analysis

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Serving

‎🖖 60g‎

Nutrition

Calories: 258 kcal
TotalFat: 11g
SaturatedFat: 2.5g
Sodium: 0.52g
TotalCarbohydrates: 23g
DietaryFiber: 3.4g
TotalSugars: 17g
AddedSugars: 0g
Protein: 15g
‎👋 Assessment: High protein and fiber, good fat profile. Sugar is too high for a protein bar, though it's from natural sources. Good for active consumers and spice lovers, but sugar level reduces suitability for weight loss or diabetic plans.

👋 Protein: 15g per bar — excellent for recovery and satiety.
👋 Fat: Natural fats from almonds and cocoa butter; moderate amount.
👋 Carbohydrates: Slightly high, mainly due to dates.
👋 Fiber: Strong at 3.4g — helps digestion.
👋 Sugars: 17g per bar is high, even if from dates.
👋 Sodium: 0.52g — moderate but within healthy limits.

Ingredients

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Dates, almonds, egg white protein (21%), cocoa butter, speculaas spices (cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, coriander seed, mace, cardamom) (3%), sunflower lecithin, sea salt.

‏‏‎ ‎👋 All ingredients are clean, whole-food based, and free from artificial additives. The speculaas spices are a natural and flavorful addition.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 High protein, Whole ingredients, No artificial additives

‎🙄 High natural sugar, Moderate sodium

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Allergan

🤧 Contains: ‎Almonds, Eggs
🫣 May Contain:N/A
😇 Free From: Gluten, Soy, Dairy

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Speculaas, Cinnamon, Spiced, Sweet, Nutty‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Post-workout snack, travel snack, or clean mid-day energy bar.
Great for clean eaters, active users, or those avoiding synthetic ingredients. Not ideal for low-sugar diets.

🤝 Muscle support, clean energy, real-food performance

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Egg white‎

‎‎‎✊ Natural sugars and fats

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Diet Profile

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Is it for you?

Athlete: Good energy and protein — ideal post-activity.
BusyProfessional: Tasty protein snack on-the-go.
Diabetic: Too high in sugar — not recommended.
Endurance Athlete: Useful for glycogen replenishment.
Frequent Traveler: Shelf-stable and flavorful.
KidFriendly: Spiced taste may vary by age; sugar is high.
Parent: Healthy clean treat — not ideal for frequent kid use.
Senior Citizen: High protein and natural profile; watch sodium and sugar.
Natural Lifestyle Buyer: Very suitable — real ingredients, authentic spices.
Wellness Seeker: Fits clean eating, but sugar needs watching.
Whole Food Purist: Excellent — no red flags.
WeightLossSeeker: Not ideal — calorie and sugar dense.

Still Curious?

Why B?

This protein bar contains high protein (15g), fiber, and whole-food ingredients including natural spices. However, the sugar content is high at 17g per bar, which lowers its suitability for low-sugar or weight-loss consumers. It's a clean, spice-rich option best suited for active or natural lifestyle buyers.

Dietary Analysis

HighProtein: True
HighFiber: True
LowSugar: False
LowSodium: False
LowFat: False
GlutenFree: True
Vegan: False
Vegetarian: True
KetoFriendly: False
PaleoFriendly: True

Glycemic Index Estimation

60–65, Natural sugar from dates makes the bar moderately glycemic despite fiber content.‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Almonds: Whole food source of healthy fats and micronutrients.
Egg white protein: High-quality, complete protein.
Speculaas spices: Natural spice blend, antioxidant-rich.
Sea salt: Unprocessed and mineral-rich salt.

Permissible Ingredients

Dates: Natural sweetener; high sugar load.
Cocoa butter: Natural fat used for texture and flavor.
Sunflower lecithin: Plant-based emulsifier.

Cautionary Ingredients

N/A

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: No
Additives: Sunflower lecithin
ArtificialColors: No
ArtificialFlavors: No
ArtificialPreservatives: No
Artificial Color Free Artificial Preservative Free Artificial Sweetener Free Athlete Friendly Busy Professional Friendly Clean Label Frequent Traveler Functional Food Glucose Syrup Free Gluten Free High Fiber High Protein Kid Friendly Profile Kids Friendly Lactose Free Maltodextrin Free Muscle Builder Natural Lifestyle Buyer Office Friendly Office Snack On-the-Go Paleo Friendly Palm Oil Free Post-Workout Pre-Workout Senior Friendly Senior Friendly Profile Soy Free Travel Friendly Vegetarian Whole Food Purist

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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