Why it scores 99
RXBAR Protein Bars scores 99 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 1 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Protein Bars
START100
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 1 points
subtotal−1
TOTAL 99Excellent
100 − 1 = 99
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 207 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.4 g |
| Sugars | 36 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 Serving (52 g)
Ingredients
- Dates
- Egg Whites
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Chocolate
- Cocoa
- Natural Flavors
- Sea Salt
- Dates
- Egg Whites
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Blueberries
- Natural Flavors
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published
Dates, Egg Whites, Cashews, Almonds,, Chocolate, Cocoa, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Dates, Egg Whites, Almonds, Cashews,, Blueberries, Natural Flavors.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov