Energy bars
Kind Protein Max Sweet & Salty Caramel Peanut Crisp
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains palm oil
- Seed-oil free
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 56
Kind Protein Max Sweet & Salty Caramel Peanut Crisp scores 56 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7.5 points 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, color (added), emulsifier, flavoring, humectant and industrial protein. Emerging
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 7.3 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sweet & Salty Caramel Peanut Crisp
Ingredients
- Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 2.5 points
- Allulose minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Palm kernel oil minus 1.5 points
- Glycerin minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 7.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 7.3 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 387 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 16.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 32.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 44 = 56
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 387 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.7 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 16.1 g |
| Protein | 32.3 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 62g
Ingredients
- Peanuts
- soy protein isolate
- allulose
- tapioca fiber
- chicory root fiber
- palm kernel oil
- vegetable glycerin
- natural flavor
- tapioca starch
- milk powder
- peanut oil
- sea salt
- cocoa
- soy lecithin
- annatto extract
- Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols for freshness)
Label text, as published
Peanuts, soy protein isolate, allulose, tapioca fiber, chicory root fiber, palm kernel oil, vegetable glycerin, natural flavor, tapioca starch, milk powder, peanut oil, sea salt, cocoa, soy lecithin, annatto extract, Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols for freshness)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Soy
- Not vegan
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Kind Protein Max
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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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
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org