Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
High-protein bar with salted caramel and nuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Nature Valley Protein Salted Caramel Nut Bar (40 g) has 172 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 10 g of protein, 9.2 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
172
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
12.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
10g
· 20% DV
Fat
9.2g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 29% · Protein 23% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.2 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 10 g | 20% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 172 kcal |
| ½ piece (small) | 20 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 215 kcal |
| 2 piece (large) | 80 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 pack (double) | 80 g | 344 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 3 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 516 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
It can be a convenient occasional snack, but it is ultra-processed. Rather than making it a daily staple, alternate it with less processed choices such as fruit, yogurt, or plain nuts.
It contains nuts, protein-providing ingredients, salted caramel flavouring, and salt. The exact recipe can vary by country, so use the ingredient list on your bar’s packaging for its specific formulation.
It does not cause weight loss by itself. Its protein and fibre may help make a snack more filling, but it is more useful as a replacement for another snack than as an extra addition.
The sugar amount can vary by market and formulation; the salted caramel name does not tell you how much it contains. Since that figure is not provided here, check the nutrition panel on your specific bar.
Yes, it can work as a convenient pre-workout snack. Its fat and fibre may feel heavy for some people if eaten close to exercise, so have it earlier if that bothers you.
No, it is not a balanced meal on its own. Pair it with foods such as fruit and yogurt if needed, and avoid using it regularly to skip proper meals.
It may help you feel full for a while because it contains protein and fibre. It is still a snack rather than a complete meal, so do not count on it to keep hunger away for hours.
You can include it occasionally, but there is no need to make it an everyday snack. Because it is ultra-processed, vary your choices with less processed foods such as fruit, yogurt, or plain nuts.
Seal the remaining bar in an airtight container or wrapper and keep it in a cool, dry place. This helps prevent it from drying out or becoming soft; avoid leaving it exposed to air.
Older children can have it occasionally if they can safely chew its nut pieces and have no allergy to its ingredients. It is not a substitute for a balanced snack, and its packaging lists peanuts, tree nuts, and soy as allergens.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.6mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Sodium
160mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
48mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 172 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Nature Valley Protein Salted Caramel Nut Bar is a packaged protein bar combining salted-caramel flavour with nuts. Its compact, substantial texture offers a little crunch from the nuts alongside a sweet-and-salty caramel taste, making it easy to keep on hand for a snack. It suits a busy morning, a break between meals or a quick bite on the go; in the US and elsewhere, bars like this are often eaten straight from the wrapper rather than as part of a sit-down meal.
It is protein-rich for a snack bar, with 25 g of protein per 100 g. Have it on its own, or pair it with fruit or plain yogurt for a more rounded snack. If you prefer a smaller, less sweet bite, split the bar and save the rest for later.
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
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.5:1).
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.