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No Cow Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar
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Protein Energy Bars

No Cow Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar

2.12 oz

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains palm oil
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 58

No Cow Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar scores 58 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient): Contains added sugar. Strong
  3. 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring, humectant and industrial protein. Emerging

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

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The Receipt

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar

START100

Ingredients

  • Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient)
    Strong Contains added sugar. [1]
  • Protein blend (unspecified)
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
  • Rice protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
  • Soluble corn fiber (resistant dextrin)
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
  • Glycerin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
  • Palm oil
    Strong About half saturated fat; WHO recommends keeping saturated fat to 10% of energy or less. [3][4][5]
  • 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. [6][2]
subtotal−18

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [2]
  • 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring, humectant and industrial protein. [2]
subtotal−22.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 2.5 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [3]
  • Salt 0.9 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [7]
  • Energy 333 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [8]
  • Fiber 26.7 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [8]
  • Protein 33.3 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [8]
subtotal−2
TOTAL 58Okay

100 − 42.5 = 57.5 → 58

GTIN 00852346005962 · 2026-08-23

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy333 kcal
Fat10 g
Saturated fat2.5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates45 g
Sugars1.7 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber26.7 g
Protein33.3 g
Salt0.9 g

Serving: 1 bar (60 g)

Ingredients

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

PROTEIN BLEND (BROWN RICE PROTEIN, PEA PROTEIN), SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, GLYCERINE, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (UNSWEETENED PALM OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, COCOA BUTTER, SALT, WATER.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy, Gluten, Egg

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Not palm-oil-free

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  4. Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods

    European Food Safety Authority · May 3, 2016 · Agency assessment

    “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

  5. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 of 25 April 2023 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food

    European Union (Official Journal) · Apr 25, 2023 · Law

    “Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  6. 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

  7. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  8. 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

  9. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  10. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org