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Packaged wafer with vanilla filling and coating, formulated to be high in protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Barebells Vanilla Protein Wafer (55 g) has 205 calories. That works out to 373 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.1 g of carbs, 15 g of protein, 9.8 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 99 mg of Phosphorus covers 14% of the Daily Value. Under the NOVA system it is classified as "Ultra-Processed".
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 55 g
205
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
17.1g
· 6% DV
Protein
15g
· 30% DV
Fat
9.8g
· 13% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 28% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 205 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.8 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.68 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 143 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 15 g | 30% |
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) | 55 g | 205 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 27.5 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 55 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 55 g | 205 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 373 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 373 calories per 100 g.
It has the crisp layers and sweet vanilla filling associated with a wafer, along with a coated exterior. The added protein formulation gives it a different nutritional profile from an ordinary confectionery wafer.
Barebells Vanilla Protein Wafer provides 27.3 g of protein per 100 g. A typical 55 g piece supplies about 15 g, making it a convenient protein-containing snack rather than a complete meal.
It can fit as a planned snack, but it does not cause weight loss by itself. It is an ultra-processed, coated wafer, so relying on it instead of filling meals or less processed snacks is not a useful weight-loss strategy.
Yes, it can serve as a solid, portable alternative when you want a protein-containing snack instead of a drink. It is a sweet wafer, though, not a meal replacement or a one-for-one substitute for every shake.
You can eat it before or after exercise if a convenient snack suits you. There is no special timing requirement; choose it based on when you want to eat and make sure it does not replace needed fluids or a proper meal.
Keep unopened wafers in a cool, dry place. After opening, seal the remaining portion in an airtight wrapper or container and eat it soon; warmth can soften the coating and wafer layers.
It contains carbohydrates, but the nutrition information provided does not specify how much is sugar or whether sugar is added. Check the package’s ingredient and nutrition panels for the current formulation rather than assuming that a protein wafer is sugar-free.
It may fit some meal plans, but its carbohydrates can affect blood glucose. Consider the serving in the context of your own glucose response and treatment plan; ask your clinician or dietitian if you need individual guidance.
Yes, it can be a quick breakfast component when you are short on time, but it is not a balanced breakfast on its own. Pair it with a more substantial food, such as fruit and yogurt, if you need a fuller meal.
Children can have it occasionally, but it is a sweet, ultra-processed packaged snack and should not displace everyday foods such as fruit or yogurt. For young children, consider the wafer’s texture and supervise them while eating.
Vitamins
B12
0.17µg · 7% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.55µg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.28mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
99mg · 14% DV
Calcium
77mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Sodium
143mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
121mg · 4% DV
To burn the 205 calories in 1 piece (medium) (55 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.
Barebells Vanilla Protein Wafer is a packaged snack made with crisp wafer layers, vanilla filling and a coating. It offers the familiar sweetness of a wafer in a product formulated to be high in protein, and its portable format makes it easy to keep on hand.
The layers are light and crunchy, with a softer, sweet vanilla centre. Enjoy it on its own or with coffee, tea or fruit; protein wafers are often chosen as a between-meal snack in many places. It provides 27.3 g of protein per 100 g, but is still a sweet snack rather than a meal. Pair it with plain yogurt or fresh fruit for a more substantial bite.
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.
High
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
4.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.41g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.