Why is Protein Bar Crunchy Peanut, extra chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines many industrial ingredients such as sweeteners (maltitol, steviol glycosides), emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin), humectants (glycerin), thickeners (gum arabic) and flavorings, which places it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

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

With only 3.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar is low‑sugar and therefore more suitable for diabetics than typical sweet snacks, but its 0.46 g of salt per 100 g is slightly higher than average and could contribute to increased blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

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

No, the product contains milk proteins and whole‑milk powder, making it unsuitable for vegans and those avoiding dairy; it also lists peanuts, soy, and possible gluten cross‑contamination, so it is not gluten‑free. While the low sugar suits keto, the total carbohydrate content (35 g per 100 g) is relatively high, limiting its keto suitability. No pork‑derived ingredients are listed, but halal certification is not stated.

Foodspring • 65 g

Protein Bar Crunchy Peanut, extra chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Protein Bar Crunchy Peanut, extra chocolate is a sugary snack that falls under the "Sugary snacks" PNNS group. It carries a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed label and has no Nutri‑Score because it is classified as a dietary supplement, while offering a very high protein content (32 g per 100 g) and low added sugars. However, its total fat (17 g) and saturated fat (6.7 g) are above average for snack bars, and its salt level (0.46 g) is slightly higher than typical sugary snacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal383 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat6.7 g

Carbohydrates35 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar contains dramatically less sugar (3.3 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) and far more protein (32 g vs 2.9 g), but its total fat (17 g) and salt (0.46 g) are above typical levels.

Ingredients

Milcheiweiß, Feuchthaltemittel (Glycerin), Milchschokolade mit Süßungsmittel (16%) (Süßungsmittel (Maltit), Kakaobutter Vollmilchpulver Kakaomasse, Emulgator (Sojalecithin), Aromen), Füllung mit Erdnuss-Geschmack (13%) (lösliche Maisfasern, Süßungsmittel (Maltit), Kakaobutter, Vollmilchpulver, Milcheiweiß, Sonnenblumenöl, Feuchthaltemittel (Glycerin), Emulgatoren (Sonnenblumenlecithin, Sojalecithin), Aromen, Salz, Vanille), Erdnüsse (0,8%), Sonnenblumenöl, Salz, Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure) Verdickungsmittel (Gummi arabicum), Aromen, Süßungsmittel (Steviolglykoside) Kann Spuren von Eiern, Gluten, Schalenfrüchten und Sesam enthalten Hinweis: Kann bei übermäßigem Verzehr abführend wirken. Dieses Produkt kann trotz sorgfältiger Kontrollen harte Schalenfrucht - bzw Fruchtkernteile enthalten.

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