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High-protein chocolate cake flavoured bar
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake (50 g) has 190 calories. That works out to 379 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.3 g of carbs, 20 g of protein, 2.9 g of fat and 7 g of fiber. Its 165 mg of Phosphorus covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 50 g
190
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
15.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
20g
· 40% DV
Fat
2.9g
· 4% DV
Fiber
7g
· 25% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 48% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 7 g | 25% |
| Protein | 20 g | 40% |
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) | 50 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 50 g | 190 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 379 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 100 g | 379 kcal |
| 2 pack (double) | 100 g | 379 kcal |
Calculated from 379 calories per 100 g.
Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake is a chocolate-cake-flavoured protein bar, not a slice of baked cake. Expect a dense, chewy bar texture rather than a light, crumbly sponge; the exact taste and texture can vary with the product formulation.
The exact ingredient list for Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake can differ between markets and formulations. Check the wrapper for the specific protein sources, sweeteners and other ingredients in your bar; it is made as a flavoured protein bar rather than a cake.
Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake is a protein-bar product with a chocolate cake flavour, while a regular Mars bar is a different confectionery product. They are not interchangeable versions of the same recipe and can differ in taste, texture and nutrition.
No, Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake is better treated as a convenient snack than a complete lunch. A balanced meal usually includes a wider range of foods, so pair the bar with other foods if you need a more substantial meal.
Yes, Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake can be a convenient post-workout snack when you want something portable. It does not need to be eaten immediately after exercise; your overall meals and snacks across the day matter more than a precise timing window.
No, the chocolate cake wording describes the flavour of Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake; it is a packaged bar, not a piece of cake. Its texture is typically denser and chewier than a baked cake, and the wrapper gives the product's ingredients.
Keep Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake sealed in its wrapper or another airtight container after opening, and store it somewhere cool and dry. Eat it soon after opening for the best texture; warmth can soften its chocolate coating.
You can chop Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake into pieces and use it as a topping or mix-in, but it is not designed as a baking ingredient. Heating may soften the bar and melt its chocolate, so add it near the end if you want pieces to remain distinct.
Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake does not cause weight loss by itself. It can fit as a planned snack, but calling it a protein bar does not make it a substitute for a balanced eating pattern or a snack to eat without regard to portions.
Some people with diabetes may be able to include Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake in their meal plan, but its protein content does not mean it has no effect on blood glucose. Check the wrapper for carbohydrate and sugar details, and ask your clinician or dietitian if you need individual guidance.
Vitamins
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
Biotin
0.6µg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
165mg · 24% DV
Calcium
155mg · 16% DV
Selenium
6.5µg · 12% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Sodium
115mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
130mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 190 calories in 1 piece (medium) (50 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Mars Protein Bar Chocolate Cake is a packaged protein bar with a chocolate-cake flavour, rather than a slice of cake or a standard Mars chocolate bar. Its texture is dense and chewy, made for eating by hand; expect a sweet, chocolatey taste rather than the light crumb of a freshly baked cake.
It works as a portable snack between meals, after a workout, or alongside coffee or tea. In the UK and elsewhere, it can also stand in for a sweet treat when you want something more filling than confectionery. It provides 40 g of protein and 14 g of fibre per 100 g, so it has a more substantial nutritional profile than an ordinary chocolate bar. Pair it with fresh fruit for a simple snack, or enjoy it on its own when you need something convenient.
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
— Not 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
1.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.41g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.