Protein bars
Simply Protein Multi-Pack - Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Lemon Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate
600 g
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 85
Simply Protein Multi-Pack - Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Lemon Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate scores 85 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 12 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 1 points Soy protein isolate / concentrate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1 points Inulin (chicory root fiber): An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Multi-Pack - Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Lemon Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 12 points
- Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 1 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 1 points
- Glycerin minus 0.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 0.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 375 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 17.5 g |
| Protein | 37.5 g |
Serving: 1 serving (40 g)
Ingredients
- SOY PROTEIN CRISPS (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, SEA SALT)
- PEANUTS
- INULIN
- VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
- UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE
- BROWN RICE CRISPS (BROWN RICE)
- NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS)
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- PEANUT OIL
- SUNFLOWER OIL BLEND (SUNFLOWER OIL, ANTIOXIDANTS)
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- SEA SALT
Label text, as published
SOY PROTEIN CRISPS (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, SEA SALT), PEANUTS, INULIN, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, BROWN RICE CRISPS (BROWN RICE), NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS), CANE SUGAR, PEANUT OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL BLEND [SUNFLOWER OIL, ANTIOXIDANTS (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, ROSEMARY EXTRACT)], NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts, Soy
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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