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Sweet processed meal bar
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Nesquik meal bar (35 g) has 139 calories. That works out to 396 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.2 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 4.9 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
139
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
25.2g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
4.9g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 5% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 139 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.82 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
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) | 35 g | 139 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 35 g | 139 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 35 g | 139 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 198 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 277 kcal |
| 2 pack (double) | 70 g | 277 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 396 kcal |
Calculated from 396 calories per 100 g.
A Nesquik meal bar is a sweet, ready-to-eat, ultra-processed packaged bar. It is convenient as a snack, but the name does not mean that one bar provides the variety of a balanced meal.
Not usually as a complete lunch on its own. A Nesquik meal bar is easy to carry, but it does not offer the range of foods you would get from a balanced meal.
No. A Nesquik meal bar is a ready-to-eat solid bar, while Nesquik cereal is eaten from a bowl and commonly served with milk. They are different products, so one is not a direct substitute for the other.
Yes, it is a convenient packaged snack to include in a lunchbox. Pair it with something more sustaining, such as fruit or yogurt, if you want the snack to offer more variety.
No, it is ready to eat straight from the wrapper. Heating is not necessary, and warming it may make the bar soft or messy, so it is easiest to eat as packaged.
Keep an unopened Nesquik meal bar in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat. Once opened, close the wrapper to protect it from drying out and follow the storage directions on the pack.
It may not keep you full for long on its own. For a more substantial snack, have it with a food that adds variety, such as fruit or yogurt.
It can be a convenient snack before exercise, especially when you need something portable. It is sweet, so whether it suits you depends on your workout and how your body feels after eating it.
You can, but it is better treated as an occasional packaged snack than as a daily meal staple. Build most meals around a variety of foods rather than relying on a sweet bar.
Some people with diabetes may be able to fit it into their eating plan, but its sweet, carbohydrate-rich nature can affect blood glucose. A clinician or dietitian can advise how it fits your individual plan.
Vitamins
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.8µg · 9% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B3
1.4mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
63mg · 9% DV
Calcium
77mg · 8% DV
Iron
1.22mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Sodium
77mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
98mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 139 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 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.
The Nesquik meal bar is a packaged, sweet bar sold as a convenient snack or quick meal option. Its compact format makes it easy to carry, and its flavour follows the familiar sweet, cocoa-associated Nesquik style. It is designed for convenience rather than as a freshly prepared dish.
People may eat it on the go, keep one at work or school, or have it between meals; it can also be served with a hot drink. Nutritionally, it is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with comparatively little protein. For a more rounded snack, pair it with fruit or plain yoghurt, and treat it as a convenient option rather than assuming it will replace a balanced meal.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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
1.82g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.43g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 49:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (49:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.