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

The product is classified as ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on isolated protein powders, refined oils, sweeteners and a long list of functional ingredients such as sorbitol, maltitol, gelatin, sucralose, mono‑ and diglycerides, potassium sorbate and silicon dioxide, which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

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

With only 3 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar adds minimal carbohydrate load for blood‑glucose control, but the 0.5 g of salt per 100 g still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered by individuals monitoring blood pressure.

Is the gluten listed in the ingredient list a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes, the presence of gluten among the allergens means the product is not safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, even though it carries a no‑gluten label.

Chef Robert Irvine's, Rite Traynch • 1.62 oz (46 g)

Fit Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Rite Traynch Chocolate Peanut Butter is a chocolate‑flavored protein bar marketed for bodybuilding and classified in the sugary snacks group. It delivers a high protein content of about 34.8 g per 100 g while keeping sugar low at 3 g, but it also contains moderate fat (17.4 g) with 4 g saturated fat and 0.5 g salt. The bar is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) and does not receive a Nutri‑Score because it is considered a dietary supplement; it lists several allergens including milk, soy, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten and includes multiple food additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal422 kcal

Fat17.4 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this bar provides dramatically less sugar and salt, a similar amount of total fat, but roughly five times more protein while delivering slightly more calories.

Ingredients

Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate), Soy Protein Isolate, Vegetable Oils Paim Kernel and Palm), Vegetable Glycerin, Peanut Butter (Dry Roasted Peanuts, Palm Oil, Dextrose, Saft, Sorbitol, Peanuts, Sugar, Maltitol, Gelatin [Bovine], Peanut Flour, Cocoa (processed with alkali), Brown Rice Flour and Water Contains 2% or less of the following: Glucose Syrup, Sunflower Oil, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Natural Flavor, Soybean Oil, Sucralose, Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate, Sunflower Lecithin, Propylene Glycol Mono Esters, Baking Soda, Mono & Diglycerides, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Acetylated Monoglycerides, Whey, Whey Powder, Soy Lecithin, Beta-Carotene (for color), Vitamin A Palmitate, Silicon Dioxide, Natural Tocopherols (to preserve freshness), and Almond. Contains: Milk, Soy, Almond, and Peanut Products. Manufactured in a Plant that Processes Milk, Soy, Wheat, Tree Nut, Peanut, and Egg Products.

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