Why is Chocolate Peanut Butter Chunk classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from isolated protein powders, sweeteners, and refined ingredients that undergo multiple industrial steps, which places it in the NOVA 4 category. Its ingredient list includes the additives E322 (sunflower lecithin), E322i (lecithin variant), E960 (steviol glycosides from stevia) and E968 (erythritol), all of which are typical of highly processed snack foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

A 60 g serving provides about 5 g of total sugars and 0.38 g of salt, which is moderate; the low added‑sugar amount (2 g per 100 g) may be acceptable for diabetics when counted within total carbohydrate limits, but the salt level is still notable and could contribute to hypertension if consumed frequently.

Is the peanut butter in this product a concern for people with peanut allergies?

Yes. The bar lists peanut butter and whole peanuts as ingredients, and allergens tags include peanuts, so anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid this product.

Kirkland Signature • 60 g

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chunk

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chunk is a protein‑rich snack bar classified in the sugary‑snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups, delivering 22 g of protein and 6 g of fiber per 60 g serving. It carries a NOVA 4 label, indicating an ultra‑processed product, and its Nutri‑Score is not applicable as it falls under dietary‑supplement categories. While it offers low added sugars (2 g) and is gluten‑free, it also contains 7 g of total fat (2 g saturated), 0.6 g of salt and allergens such as milk and peanuts, which may be drawbacks for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal300 kcal

Added Sugars3.3 g

Iron10 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this bar contains about one‑third the sugar (8.3 g vs 29 g per 100 g), but roughly double the protein (36.7 g vs 6.3 g), while its fat (11.7 g) and salt (0.6 g) are lower than the category averages of 17.6 g fat and 2 g salt.

Ingredients

Protein blend (milk protein isolate, whey protein isolate), soluble corn fiber, peanut butter (peanuts), isomalto-oligosaccharides (vegetable source), erythritol, peanut flour, natural flavors, water, cocoa butter, peanuts, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), sea salt, sunflower lecithin, unsweetened chocolate, steviol glycosides (stevia).

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