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MISFITS Cookie Butter Flavored Protein Bar
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MISFITS Cookie Butter Flavored Protein Bar

50 g

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains sugar alcohols
  • Contains seed oils
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Why it scores 96

MISFITS Cookie Butter Flavored Protein Bar scores 96 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Glycerin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. Maltitol: 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. Regulatory
  3. Inulin (chicory root fiber): An ingredient class 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.

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MISFITS Cookie Butter Flavored Protein Bar

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Ingredients

  • Glycerin
    Info An additive class 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]
  • Inulin (chicory root fiber)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [4][5][6][7]
  • 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]
  • Lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−4.5
TOTAL 96Excellent

100 − 4.5 = 95.5 → 96

GTIN 00850049100212 · 2026-05-29

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy380 kcal
Fat12 g
Saturated fat6 g
Carbohydrates44 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber8 g
Protein30 g
Salt0.8 g

Serving: 50g

Ingredients

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

Plant proteins (soy, pea), glycerin, maltitol, oligofructose, cacao fat, water, unsweetened chocolate, sunflower oil, natural flavors, cocoa (processed with alkali), rice flour, tapioca starch, lecithins, salt. Contains: soy.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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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