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Candy chocolate bars

think! HIGH PROTEIN PROTEIN BAR

60gr

Okay out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains sugar alcohols
  • Contains seed oils
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Why it scores 57

think! HIGH PROTEIN PROTEIN BAR scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring, humectant, industrial protein and sugar alcohol (polyol). Emerging
  3. Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g: 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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think! HIGH PROTEIN PROTEIN BAR

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Ingredients

  • Protein blend (unspecified)
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Soy protein isolate / concentrate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Caseinate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Whey protein concentrate / isolate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Maltitol
    Regulatory Large amounts can have a laxative effect; the EU requires a label statement above 10% added polyols and the US for some polyols above set intakes. [2][3]
  • Glycerin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [4][5][6][7]
  • Soy lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [8][1]
subtotal−13.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring, humectant, industrial protein and sugar alcohol (polyol). [1]
subtotal−24

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [9]
  • Salt 0.9 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [10]
  • Energy 414 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [11]
  • Protein 33.3 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [11]
subtotal−6
TOTAL 57Okay

100 − 43.5 = 56.5 → 57

GTIN 00753656701264 · 2026-09-08

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy414 kcal
Fat16.7 g
Saturated fat5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates38.3 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber1.7 g
Protein33.3 g
Salt0.9 g

Serving: 1 bar (60 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

PROTEIN BLEND (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE), MALTITOL SYRUP, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, PEANUTS, WATER, COCOA BUTTER, SUNFLOWER OIL, CHOCOLATE, PEANUT FLOUR, PEANUT OIL, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM CASEINATE, SALT, TAPIOCA STARCH, MILK FAT, NATURAL FLAVOR. CONTAINS: PEANUT, MILK, AND SOY. MADE IN A FACILITY THAT PROCESSES TREE NUTS, WHEAT, EGG, AND SESAME.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Gluten, Egg, Sesame

  • Not vegan
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Oct 25, 2011 · Law

    “‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  3. 21 CFR 184.1835 Sorbitol

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Nov 22, 2016 · Law

    ““Excess consumption may have a laxative effect.””

    ecfr.gov

  4. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  5. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  7. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  8. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  9. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  10. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  11. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  12. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  13. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org