Protein bars
Simply Protein Multi-Pack - Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Lemon Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate
1.41 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 63
Simply Protein Multi-Pack - Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Lemon Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate scores 63 out of 100 (Good) 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 5 points Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring, humectant and industrial protein. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Multi-Pack - Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Lemon Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate
Ingredients
- Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Glycerin minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 375 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 17.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 37.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 37 = 63
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 375 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.5 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g |
| Added sugars | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 17.5 g |
| Protein | 37.5 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 40g
Ingredients
- SOY PROTEIN CRISPS (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, SEA SALT)
- INULIN
- CASHEW BUTTER (DRY-ROASTED CASHEWS, SUNFLOWER OIL)
- VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
- COCONUT
- NATURAL FLAVOR
Label text, as published
SOY PROTEIN CRISPS (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, SEA SALT), INULIN, CASHEW BUTTER (DRY-ROASTED CASHEWS, SUNFLOWER OIL), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, COCONUT, NATURAL FLAVOR. CONTAINS: SOY, CASHEWS, COCONUT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Soy
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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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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“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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“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