Bars
Grab + Go G2G Protein Bars
19.76 oz/560 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Seed-oil free
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 13
Grab + Go G2G Protein Bars scores 13 out of 100 (Bad) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
G2G Protein Bars
Ingredients
- Honey minus 20 points
- Corn syrup minus 20 points
- Sugar minus 10 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 21.4 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Saturated fat 5.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 429 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 5.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 87 = 13
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). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 429 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.7 g |
| Sugars | 21.4 g |
| Added sugars | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 g |
| Protein | 25.7 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 bar (70 g)
Ingredients
- FRESHLY GROUND PEANUT BUTTER
- WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE
- HONEY (high concern)
- ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP (high concern)
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC GLUTEN FREE OATS
- SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (EVAPORATED CANE SUGAR, NATURAL CHOCOLATE LIQUOR (NON-ALCOHOLIC), NON-DAIRY COCOA BUTTER) (moderate concern)
- PEANUTS
- COCOA POWDER
- ORGANIC FLAX SEED MEAL
- ORGANIC TAPIOCA FLOUR
- ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
- ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR CRYSTALS (high concern)
- NON-GMO SUNFLOWER LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER)
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT
- ORGANIC CINNAMON
Label text, as published
FRESHLY GROUND PEANUT BUTTER, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, HONEY, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, CERTIFIED ORGANIC GLUTEN FREE OATS, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (EVAPORATED CANE SUGAR, NATURAL CHOCOLATE LIQUOR (NON-ALCOHOLIC), NON-DAIRY COCOA BUTTER), PEANUTS, COCOA POWDER, ORGANIC FLAX SEED MEAL, ORGANIC TAPIOCA FLOUR, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR CRYSTALS, NON-GMO SUNFLOWER LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), SEA SALT, ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT, ORGANIC CINNAMON.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- 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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“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