Protein Energy Bars
1st Phorm Power Pro Whole Food Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie
2.12 oz
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 50
1st Phorm Power Pro Whole Food Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie scores 50 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 11 points Sugars 21.7 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient): Contains added sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Power Pro Whole Food Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie
Ingredients
- Honey minus 20 points
- Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient) minus 7.5 points
- Protein blend (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 21.7 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Saturated fat 8.3 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 483 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 50 = 50
Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 483 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 31.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.7 g |
| Sugars | 21.7 g |
| Added sugars | 11.7 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 1 bar (60 g)
Ingredients
- Peanut Butter
- Almond Butter
- Protein Blend (Grass-Fed Whey Prote Milk Protein Isolate)
- Dates
- Honey (high concern)
- Chocolate Chips (Unsweetened Chocolate, Su Butter) (moderate concern)
- Walnuts
- Coconut Oil
- Cocoa
- Egg Whites
- Sea Salt
- Cocoa Extract
Label text, as published
Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, Protein Blend (Grass-Fed Whey Prote Milk Protein Isolate), Dates, Honey, Chocolate Chips (Unsweetened Chocolate, Su Butter), Walnuts, Coconut Oil, Cocoa, Egg Whites, Sea Salt, Cocoa Extract. CONTAINS: Peanuts, Milk, Eggs, and Tree Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts). MANUFACTURED & DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR 1ST PHORM: 2091 Fenton Logistics Pk Blvd, Fenton, MO 63026, USA 1-800-409-9732 1stphorm.c MANUFACTURED IN: a plant that processes Milk, Tree Nuts, Peanut, & Egg. SEAGE: Store at 55F-75F. Protect from heat, light and moisture. Do not purchase if wra seal is broken. Califo PRODUCED estic & international ingredients IN THE USA GLUTEN FREE This product was manufactured in a CGMP FOA inspected facility WARNING. Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is KOY TO UTC State of Camonia to cause Cancer and Dirt creCTS OF VITICI TEPTUUUctive mom FY TRY Woman go to www. Voranmigo.ca.gov/1000 as Proposition 65 Warning 1STPH
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“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)”
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