Why is Natural Protein with Salty‑Chocolate‑Nut flavor classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined glucose syrup, maltodextrin, multiple isolated plant proteins and added flavors, which are typical of highly industrial formulations, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. It contains two listed additives: lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier and glycerol (E422) used as a humectant.

How does the sugar and salt content in this protein bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 15 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it less suitable for strict diabetic control. The salt level is 1.4 g per 100 g, which is lower than the average for similar products but still contributes to overall sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should monitor their total daily salt consumption.

Is this protein bar suitable for strict vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is certified vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, so it fits a vegan diet. It is gluten‑free because no wheat or barley ingredients are listed. However, with 35 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 15 g of sugars, it exceeds the low‑carb limits of a strict keto diet and is therefore not keto‑friendly.

dm, Sportness • 40g

Natural Protein mit Salty-Chocolate-Nut Geschmack

Dietary Supplements

Product Insights

Natural Protein with Salty‑Chocolate‑Nut flavor is a 40 g vegan protein bar sold by dm under the Sportness brand. It delivers a high protein content of 30 g per 100 g but also contains elevated fat (23 g), sugar (15 g) and saturated fat (4.4 g), and it falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, with a Nutri‑Score that is not applicable for dietary supplements. The bar is certified vegetarian, vegan and Rainforest Alliance, yet it lists peanuts, soy, almonds and hazelnuts as allergens and includes the additives lecithin (E322) and glycerol (E422).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal470 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates35 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages, this bar has far higher fat (23 g vs 6.9 g) and sugar (15 g vs 8.5 g), lower salt (1.4 g vs 5.6 g) and considerably less protein (30 g vs 41.3 g).

Ingredients

Glukosesirup, Erdnüsse 15.7%, Sojaeiweiß-Crispies 14,8%, Mandeln 7,9%, Sojaeiweiß-Crispies 6,9% (Sojaeiweiß, Tapiokastärke, Speisesalz), Haselnüsse 6,9%, Maltodextrin, Erbsenprotein, Schokoladendrops 5% (Zucker, Kakaomasse, Kakaobutter, Emulgator (Sojalecithine), Aromen), Feuchthaltemittel (Glycerin), Sonnenblumenöl, Kakaobutter, Meersalz, Emulgator Lecithine

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