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Iq Bar 18 Protein Bar Variety Pack
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Iq Bar 18 Protein Bar Variety Pack

816 g

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 97

Iq Bar 18 Protein Bar Variety Pack scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Protein blend (unspecified): An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. Pea protein: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info

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

The Receipt

Iq Bar 18 Protein Bar Variety Pack

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Ingredients

  • Protein blend (unspecified)
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient 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. [2][1]
subtotal−3
TOTAL 97Excellent

100 − 3 = 97

GTIN 00850004554869 · 2026-08-06

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy400 kcal
Fat12 g
Saturated fat3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates10 g
Sugars1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber8 g
Protein12 g
Salt0.3 g

Serving: 1 bar (45 g)

Ingredients

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

Nuts (Peanuts, Almonds), Prebiotic Blend (Tapioca Fiber, Vegetable Fiber), Protein Blend (Pea Protein Crisps [Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch], Pea Protein), Natural Flavors, Peanut Flour, Coconut Oil, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa, Cocoa Butter, Sea Salt, Lion's Mane, Stevia Plant Extract, Vitamin E

Allergens and diets

Contains: Peanuts, Tree nuts

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • 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. 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