Calories in Quest Banana nut muffin natural protein bar
170Calories
| Amount Per 1 bar | |||
| Calories | 170 Kcal (712 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 45 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 25g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 4g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17g | 68% | |
| Protein | 20g | 40% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.
Ingredients And Nutrition Overview
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WeightWatchers Points: 3, PointsPlus: 4, SmartPoints: 4
WeightWatchers Points are estimated by carbohydrates, fats, protein and fiber in product. They are not an affirmation of better quality or nutritional value of the product or its manufacturer. Only way to count for dieters. Less points are better.
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Tiny amount of real fruit in here
Don't let marketing tricks on the package fool you into thinking this is a fruity product.
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For dieters: FoodPoints value is 5
* FoodPoints are calculated by Fooducate based on fats, carbs, fiber, and protein. They are not an endorsement or approval of the product or its manufacturer. The fewer points - the better.
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Puffed up with protein?
Protein is important, but some of the protein you find in this product isn't exactly natural. The protein comes from one of the following sources: - milk protein concentrate - whey protein isolate - soy protein isolate While it's fine to get some of your protein from supplemented items, keep in mind that they are not "natural" sources and that it's not ideal to get protein only from processed goods. If you're looking for more protein, try beans, quinoa, nuts, seeds, peas and spinach & leafy greens. Not only do they have protein, they're filled with other vitamins and minerals.
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Fiber overload!
Whoa! There's a lot of fiber in this product. But that's not necessarily a good thing. Seems to us like there's too much fiber. While fiber is important, scarfing it down all at once doesn't do you much good. Consume fiber throughout the day. Eating lots of fruits & vegetables in addition to whole grains is an easy way to do this. Bottom line: If you find you're coming up short on fiber, a catch up session isn't going to solve your problem. Your body simply won't absorb it all. You may also feel very bloated.
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Highly Processed!
This product is highly processed. If you'll take a look at its ingredient list, you'll discover new words to add to your vocabulary. Many of theses ingredients are required to increase the shelf life of the product and improve the flavor that disappears when food is not fresh.
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Stevia - Naturally good?
Stevia is considered the most natural non-nutritive sweetener because it comes from a plant. If you were consuming only the leaves, this would certainly hold ground. However, what you are actually consuming is a concentration of steviol glycoside - a chemically altered version of the leaf. Some tout stevia as the miracle sweetener, while others couldn't disagree more. Studies have called it a carcinogen, while other studies say it has medical benefits. Proponents of its use say that it can help improve medical conditions from diabetes to heart disease. Stevia has been used widely in Japan since 1970, but was only approved by the FDA in 2010. While stevia certainly seems like an improvement over other artificial sweeteners, it may not deserve the halo of health it has received - only time will tell. As far as using stevia, keep in mind that like any sweetener, it should be consumed in moderation.
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Learn about Erythritol, found here
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol occurring naturally in fruits. However, it is much cheaper to produce industrially. This is done by fermenting glucose with a yeast called Moniliella pollinis. Erythritol is only 60% as sweet as regular sugar. It has almost no calories - only 0.2 calories per gram vs. 4 calories for sugar (1/20th of the calories!). An advantage Erythritol has over other sugar alcohols is that it is absorbed by the body and therefore does not cause cramps or bloating.
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Is this a snack or a meal replacement bar?
Most bars are marketed as snacks, but buyer beware! Many oversized bars are actually meal replacement bars. They're not meant to be a snack, they're meant to be a meal. Check the nutrition label. Anything over 40 grams (one and a half ounces) is in meal territory.
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Learn why bars don't get high grades
The health halo of some bars is not always justified. Check the ingredients and sugar content of many and you'll see that they may not be much more than candy in disguise. The higher quality bars are composed of simple, understandable ingredients. But even they are highly sweetened (whether sugar or fruit sources) Bars should be viewed as a snack for once in a while, not a daily meal replacement solution. And that's why they don't get A's.
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RECIPE: Vegan granola bar
Cereal Bar Recipe (Vegan) (makes 12 or 24) 1/2 cup nut butter 2 bananas, mashed 1/2 cup whole nuts (choose your favorite) 1 ½ cup total of dried fruits (cherries, cranberries, apricots, raisins, coconut, etc.) 1 cup rolled oats 1 tsp vanilla (optional) Pinch cinnamon (optional) 1/4 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds (optional) Preheat oven to 350 F. In a food processor, coarsely chop nuts and dried fruits. Mix nut butter and bananas until a paste forms. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Spoon into lightly greased muffin cups and bake for 15 minutes. Can be stored in refrigerator for 5 days. For one granola bite (12 in recipe) = 190 calories, 8.4 g fat, 26.7 g carbohydrates, 5.4 g protein, 3.1 g fiber, 52 mg sodium, 5 FoodPoints.
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Natural flavors added. Learn why
Companies add flavorings to make products taste better. They are created in a lab and the formulations are guarded as trade secrets. Flavorings can compensate for flavor loss during processing, substitute for ingredients, lower production costs and increase shelf stability. Natural flavorings are more expensive to source than artificial flavors, but tend to be better received by consumers. People sensitive to MSG, vegans, vegetarians and those with allergies should pay special attention to the phrase "natural flavorings" since glutamates, animal products or allergens may be the source of natural flavors. You can always contact the manufacturer for more information.
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"Natural" is an unregulated term!
One in four new products launched in 2010 had a label claiming it was “Natural”. But did you know that there is no regulatory definition for “Natural” foods? While there are strict standards for Organic labeling, it’s pretty much a wild west when it comes to the use of the word Natural. Hence you can find chips made from “all natural potatoes”. Has anyone ever seen an artificial potato?
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% RDI of Main Nutrition Facts
9%
of RDI* (170 calories) 60 g
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Cal: 8.5 %
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Fat: 7.7 %
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Carb: 8.3 %
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Prot: 40 %
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0%25%75%RDI norm*
Calories Breakdown
- Carbs (44.4%)
- Fat (20%)
- Protein (35.6%)
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