Protein bars

Think! High Protein Protein Bar

141603637

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence

Contains sugar alcohols
Contains seed oils

Why it scores 94

Think! High Protein Protein Bar scores 94 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 1 points Protein blend (unspecified): An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
minus 1 points Soy protein isolate / concentrate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
minus 1 points Caseinate: An ingredient 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

High Protein Protein Bar

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Ingredients

Protein blend (unspecified) minus 1 points

Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 1 points

Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
Caseinate minus 1 points

Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 0.5 points

Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
Maltitol minus 0.5 points

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 minus 0.5 points

Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
Sunflower oil minus 0.5 points

Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [4][5][6][7]
Lecithin minus 0.5 points

Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
Natural flavors minus 0.5 points

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−6

TOTAL 94Excellent

100 − 6 = 94

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	383 kcal
Fat	13.3 g
Saturated fat	5 g
Trans fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	38.3 g
Sugars	0 g
Added sugars	0 g
Fiber	1.7 g
Protein	33.3 g
Salt	0.8 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, WATER, ALMOND BUTTER, COCOA BUTTER, ALKALIZED COCOA, CHOCOLATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, LECITHIN, SODIUM CASEINATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, TAPIOCA STARCH, MILK FAT, SALT.