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High-protein caramel snack bar
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar (45 g) has 158 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 18 g of carbs, 10.8 g of protein, 5.4 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 139.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
158
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
18g
· 7% DV
Protein
10.8g
· 22% DV
Fat
5.4g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 26% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.61 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 158 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 22.5 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 45 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 315 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 135 g | 473 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
The Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar is an ultra-processed packaged snack, not a whole-food alternative. It can be convenient occasionally, but it should not routinely replace meals built around less processed foods.
No, the Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar is not a complete meal replacement. Pair it with other foods if you need a more substantial snack, rather than relying on the bar alone for a meal.
The Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar does not cause weight loss on its own. It may work as a planned snack, but adding it on top of your usual food can make it harder to manage your overall intake.
You can eat the Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar before or after exercise; there is no required timing. If eating shortly before a workout feels uncomfortable, have it earlier or choose a different snack.
Some people with diabetes may be able to include the Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar, but its carbohydrate and sugar content and their blood-glucose response matter. If you use diabetes medication, ask your clinician or dietitian how it fits your plan.
Eating the Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar daily is possible, but it is better not to depend on it as your main source of protein. Vary snacks with less processed foods as well.
The Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar is not automatically a better choice than a regular chocolate bar. They differ in their nutrition profiles, and the more useful option depends on what you want from the snack and what else you eat.
Store the Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and follow the package instructions. Heat can soften the caramel and change the bar’s texture.
Yes, you can freeze the Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar in its closed wrapper to protect it from freezer odors. Let it thaw before eating; freezing and thawing may change the texture of the caramel layer.
Children can have the Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar occasionally, but it is best treated as a packaged snack rather than a daily staple. It should not routinely replace fruit, yogurt, or other less processed snack choices.
Vitamins
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
Biotin
0.54µg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.05µg · 7% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
117mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 158 calories in 1 piece (medium) (45 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Ahead High Protein Caramel Bar is a packaged, caramel-flavoured snack bar marketed for its protein content. Its compact format makes it easy to keep on hand for a quick bite between meals or while travelling. The caramel flavour gives it a dessert-like appeal, while the bar is ready to eat without any preparation.
It can work as an occasional snack alongside coffee or tea, or as a convenient option when you are away from home; it is not a substitute for a varied meal. It is high in protein but also contains carbohydrates and fat, so pair it with fruit if you want a more rounded snack. If you are watching your overall intake, check the serving size on the wrapper.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.61g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.81g
Omega 6:3 ratio 37:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (37:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.