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Upfront

Upfront Protein Bar Choco Sea Salt

Upfront Protein Bar Choco Sea Salt

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: 253 kcal
TotalFat: 11g
SaturatedFat: 2.9g
Sodium: 0.36g
TotalCarbohydrates: 23g
DietaryFiber: 3.9g
TotalSugars: 17g
AddedSugars: 0g
Protein: 15g
‎👋 Assessment: Good macros for active users. High natural sugar (17g) is the limiting factor for a higher grade. Best for natural snackers and athletes — not ideal for sugar-restricted diets.

👋 Protein: 15g — strong for post-workout or snack use.
👋 Fat: Balanced 11g — from healthy sources like almonds and cocoa.
👋 Carbohydrates: Moderate to high — mostly from natural sugar.
👋 Fiber: 3.9g — good for satiety and digestion.
👋 Sugars: 17g is too high for sugar-conscious consumers.
👋 Sodium: Moderate — within limits, but notable.

Ingredients

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Dates, almonds, egg white protein (21%), cacao mass (10%), sea salt, natural vanilla flavor.

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Clean, whole-food formulation. No artificial ingredients or sweeteners. Natural sugar and fat sources.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 High protein, Natural ingredients, Good fiber

‎🙄 High sugar content, Moderate sodium

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Allergan

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

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Chocolate, Nutty, Sweet, Salty, Smooth‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Post-workout, mid-day snack, clean dessert alternative
Clean label, real chocolate taste — great for active and ingredient-aware consumers.

🤝 Clean energy, protein boost, muscle recovery

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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: Strong recovery snack — protein and carbs well balanced.
BusyProfessional: Quick clean snack — easy to carry.
Diabetic: Not suitable due to sugar content.
Endurance Athlete: Useful post-exercise refuel.
Frequent Traveler: Shelf-stable and flavorful.
KidFriendly: Tasty but too sweet for frequent consumption.
Parent: Great adult snack, occasional for kids.
Senior Citizen: Protein-rich; sugar may be high for some.
Natural Lifestyle Buyer: Great — all real ingredients.
Wellness Seeker: Clean label and macros, but sugar is a watchpoint.
Whole Food Purist: Excellent — real, transparent ingredients.
WeightLossSeeker: Too calorie and sugar dense for regular use.

Still Curious?

Why B?

This bar offers 15g protein, high fiber, and a clean ingredient profile using real food like dates, almonds, and cacao. However, it contains 17g sugar per serving — high for a protein bar — even though it’s naturally sourced. It’s great for active users but not ideal for sugar-sensitive diets.

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 sugars from dates raise glycemic load despite fiber and fat.‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Almonds: Nutrient-dense, good fats and protein.
Egg white protein: High-quality complete protein.
Cacao mass: Antioxidant-rich chocolate base.
Sea salt: Mineral-rich and natural.

Permissible Ingredients

Dates: Natural sweetener; nutritious but high in sugar.
Natural vanilla flavor: Likely plant-derived, but exact source unspecified.

Cautionary Ingredients

N/A

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: No
Additives: No
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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