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Calories in Luna Protein bar mint chocolate chip
170Calories
| Amount Per 1 bar | |||
| Calories | 170 Kcal (712 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 54 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% | |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 21g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 13g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Protein | 12g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% | |
* 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: 3.3, PointsPlus: 5, SmartPoints: 7
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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Over 20% of daily saturated fat!
Bad! More 20% of daily saturated fat!
For years Saturated fat was claimed to raise cholesterol levels and give us heart attacks. Today different studies refute this claim. They say, that replacing saturated fat with carbohydrates or refined starch or sugar is not changing the heart disease risk. Not processed carbs nor saturated fats are good for you. Only if you replace it with polyunsaturated fat, you'll get a reduction in heart disease risk. So try to have a balanced diet. -
Convert Salt tsps to Sodium mg easily
Salt (NaCl) is not excactly sodium (Na).
It is not right to use these terms as synonyms.
The FDA recommended limit of sodium is 2,300 mg per day (or even less - about 1500 mg while one is on low sodium diets).
This is much less than the weight of salt.
(5,750 mg per day or 3,750 mg for low sodium diet) and not so convenient to calculate.
Know how much sodium is in your salt - without a calculator:
1/4 tsp salt = 600 mg sodium
1/2 tsp salt = 1200 mg sodium
3/4 tsp salt = 1800 mg sodium
1 tsp salt = 2300 mg sodium -
5 tsp of sugars per serving
This volume includes both naturally occurring from ingredients and specially added sugars.
USDA tells us that last years each American consumed an average 130 pounds of caloric sweeteners per year!
That works out to 30 tsp of sugars per day approximately 480 extra calories!
Just to think: Eating just 200 more calories daily than your body requires for body functioning and exercise leads to a 20-pound weight gain in a year. -
Great source of fiber! More than 12% daily!
Eat more fiber. You've heard it many times. But why it is so good for your health?
Dietary fiber is best known for its ability to make our digestion going right.
So want to prevent or relieve constipation - eat more fiber!
There are also other great health benefits as well, such as lowering your risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer, and helping to maintain a healthy weight by helping to feel you full longer.
The best source of fiber are fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes and not processed foods with added fiber. -
Interested in getting more 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
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. -
Contains MSG-like ingredients
People feeling reaction to MSG may also react adversely to MSG-like substances.
Glutamates or chemically similar items are added to improve a product's taste.
Here is a short list of common MSG-like substances:
- Yeast extract
- Autolyzed yeast
- Hydrolyzed proteins
- Textured proteins
- Anything "enzyme modified"
Allergens
Soy Allergy, Lactose Allergy, Milk Allergy, Tree Nuts Allergy
Protein bar mint chocolate chip Ingredients
Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate), Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Coating (Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa, Soy Lecithin and Organic Vanilla Extract), Glycerine, Inulin (Chicory Extract), Chocolate Chips (Evaporated Cane Juice, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors), Cocoa Soy Rice Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Organic Rice Flour, Organic Alkalized Cocoa, Alkalized Cocoa), Natural Flavors, Macadamia Nut Butter, Organic Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Walter, Salt, Soy Lecithin. Vitamins & Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Dl- Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Ferric Orthophosphate (Iron), Beta Carotene (Vit. A), Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Folic Acid (Vit. B9), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D2, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Pyridoxine HCI (Vit. B6).
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% RDI of Main Nutrition Facts
9%
of RDI* (170 calories) 0 g
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Cal: 8.5 %
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Fat: 9.2 %
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Carb: 7 %
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Prot: 24 %
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0%25%75%RDI norm*
Calories Breakdown
- Carbs (45.2%)
- Fat (29%)
- Protein (25.8%)
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