Protein bar
Contains 1 flagged ingredient
Protein bar receives a safety score of 85/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
Protein bar carries a composite safety score of 85/100, which we classify as "Caution" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product — components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, Protein bar is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 85/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Naturally Flavoreu naturally riavored Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts 10 servings per container 10 servings per container Serving size 1 bar (31g) Serving size 1 bar (29g) Amount Per Serving Calories 180 % Daily Value* Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 10g 50% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 65mg Total Carbohydrate 5g Dietary Fiber 2g 0% 3% 2% 7% Total Sugars less than 1g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Sugar Alcohol 1g Protein 10g 20% Vitamin D 0mcg Calcium 70mg Iron 04mg Potassium 90mg 0% 6% 2% 2% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice Protein blend (acid casein, whey protein isolate, milk protein concentrate, milk protein isolate, whey protein concentrate), palm kernel oil, peanut butter, polydextrose, palm oil, hydrolyzed collagen, partially defatted peanut flour, peanuts, erythritol, monoglycerides, sunflower lecithin, cocoa powder, medium chain triglycerides, almonds, canola lecithin, sea salt, shea oil, sucralose (non-nutritive sweetener), peanut oil, tocopherols, sunflower oil CONTAINS: SOY, MILK, PEANUTS, ALMONDS MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES WHEAT, EGG, OTHER TREE NUTS, AND SESAME Amount Per Serving Calories 170 % Daily Value* Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol less than 5mg Sodium 60mg Total Carbohydrate 4g Dietary Fiber 2g 0% 3% 1% 7% Total Sugars less than 1g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Sugar Alcohol 0g Protein 10g 13% Vitamin D 01 mcg Calcium 120mg Iron 1 mg Potassium 160mg 0% 10% 6% 4% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice Protein blend (milk protein concentrate, acid casein, whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate, whey protein concentrate), palm kernel oil, hydrolyzed collagen, cocoa butter, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), polydextrose, palm oil, buttermilk unsweetened chocolate, natural flavors, sunflower oil, almond butter, medium chain triglycerides, sunflower lecithin, canola lecithin, salt, shea oil, sucralose (non-nutritive sweetener), peanuts, tocopherols CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, PEANUTS, ALMONDS MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES WHEAT, EGG, SESAME, AND OTHER TREE NUTS
Data Sources
Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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