GoodSwap Get notified
Aloha Protein Bar, Peanut Butter Cup
Photo: Open Food Facts contributors (CC BY-SA)

Protein bars

Aloha Protein Bar, Peanut Butter Cup

1.48 lb/672 g

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains added sugars
  • Certified organic
  • Seed-oil free
Get GoodSwap

Why it scores 69

Aloha Protein Bar, Peanut Butter Cup scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
  3. Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient): Contains added sugar. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Protein Bar, Peanut Butter Cup

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Corn syrup
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient)
    Strong Contains added sugar. [1]
  • Protein blend (unspecified)
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Rice protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Glycerin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Monk fruit extract
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [5][2]
  • Sunflower lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−31.5
TOTAL 69Good

100 − 31.5 = 68.5 → 69

GTIN 00842096101113 · 2026-01-04

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy411 kcal
Fat17.9 g
Saturated fat5.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates46.4 g
Sugars8.9 g
Added sugars7.1 g
Fiber17.9 g
Protein25 g
Salt0.6 g

Serving: 1 bar (56 g)

Ingredients

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

peanuts, tapioca fiber, protein blend (brown rice protein, pumpkin seed protein), dark chocolate (chocolate, cane sugar, cocoa butter), tapioca syrup, vegetable glycerin, sea salt, monk fruit, sunflower lecithin

Allergens and diets

Contains: Peanuts

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Healthiest protein bars in the US

More from Aloha

Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. 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

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline

    World Health Organization · May 15, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “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

  6. Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · May 30, 2018 · Law

    eur-lex.europa.eu