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Transparent Labs GRASS-FED PROTEIN+ Chocolate Sea Salt Brownie Flavored Protein Bars

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 53

Transparent Labs GRASS-FED PROTEIN+ Chocolate Sea Salt Brownie Flavored Protein Bars scores 53 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Honey: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Sugars 13.8 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
  3. 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

GRASS-FED PROTEIN+ Chocolate Sea Salt Brownie Flavored Protein Bars

START100

Ingredients

  • Honey
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient)
    Strong Contains added sugar. [1]
  • Whey protein concentrate / isolate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Egg white protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−31.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 13.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [5]
  • Salt 0.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [6]
  • Energy 338 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 5 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
subtotal−16
TOTAL 53Okay

100 − 47.5 = 52.5 → 53

Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]

GTIN 00874659001981 · 2026-08-01

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy338 kcal
Fat20 g
Saturated fat5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates27.5 g
Sugars13.8 g
Added sugars10.4 g
Fiber5 g
Protein20 g
Salt0.8 g

Serving: 1 bar (80 g)

Ingredients

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

peanut butter, almond butter, grass-fed whey protein isolate, dates, honey, walnuts, cocoa, dairy free chocolate chips, coconut oil, sea salt, natural cocoa extract, egg white protein

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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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. 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

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk