Cereal bars
Magic Spoon Protein Treats Double Chocolate
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains palm oil
- Seed-oil free
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 56
Magic Spoon Protein Treats Double Chocolate 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 8 points 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, color (added), emulsifier, flavoring, humectant, industrial protein and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 7.5 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 Receipt
Protein Treats Double Chocolate
Ingredients
- Caseinate minus 2.5 points
- Allulose minus 2.5 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Palm oil minus 1.5 points
- Glycerin minus 1.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 0.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 0.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 7.5 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 350 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 17.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 30 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 44 = 56
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 350 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 17.5 g |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 bar (40 g)
Ingredients
- Casein
- Allulose
- Tapioca Fiber
- Almond Butter
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Palm Kernel and Palm Oil
- Cocoa Powder Processed with Alkali
- Glycerin
- Inulin
- Natural Flavor
- Tapioca Starch
- Fruit and Vegetable Juice (for color)
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Salt
- Stevia Leaf Extract
- Monk Fruit Extract
Label text, as published
Casein, Allulose, Tapioca Fiber, Almond Butter, Whey Protein Concentrate, Palm Kernel and Palm Oil, Cocoa Powder Processed with Alkali, Glycerin, Inulin, Natural Flavor, Tapioca Starch, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (for color), Sunflower Lecithin, Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract, Monk Fruit Extract
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts
- Not vegan
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Magic Spoon
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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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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“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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“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