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Plant-based protein, fiber, vegan, often low sugar
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Vegan Protein Bar (50 g) has 175 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 19 g of carbs, 11 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
A Vegan Protein Bar is a compact snack made with plant-based protein, often from ingredients such as soy, peas or rice, combined with oats, nuts, seeds or dried fruit. Recipes vary by brand: some bars are dense and chewy, while others have a crispier bite. They are usually eaten straight from the wrapper, with no preparation needed.
People reach for one between meals, after exercise or while travelling; it can also accompany coffee or tea. Flavours often include chocolate, nut butter or fruit. The bar provides plant protein and fibre, with 22 g of protein per 100 g. Sweetness and overall ingredients vary, so check the label if you prefer a less sweet option. Pairing it with fresh fruit makes a simple, more rounded snack.
Selected: 100 g
350
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
38g
· 14% DV
Protein
22g
· 44% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
9g
· 32% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 28% · Fat 23%
Vitamins
B1
0.15mg · 13% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Iron
3mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Magnesium
55mg · 13% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 350 calories in 100 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.
NOVA 3
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
✓ 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
2.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.3:1).
They can be a convenient snack, providing plant protein and fibre. Ingredients vary by bar, so use one to fill a gap between meals rather than relying on it as a substitute for a varied diet.
Yes, they can contribute protein to a muscle-building diet, but eating a bar alone will not build muscle. Regular resistance training and enough protein across meals matter more than choosing a particular bar.
They may help when they replace a less filling snack, but they do not cause weight loss by themselves. Adding a bar on top of your usual meals and snacks can increase your overall food intake.
You can eat a vegan protein bar as a snack between meals or around a workout. If a bar’s fibre or sweeteners upset your stomach during exercise, have it earlier or choose a different pre-workout snack.
Vegan protein bars commonly use proteins from peas, soy, rice, or hemp, sometimes in a blend. Oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and syrups may also be used to create texture and bind the ingredients.
Some vegan protein powders have a dry, powdery texture that can carry through into the bar. Pea or rice protein blends may feel chalkier than other recipes, while fats, nut butters, and dried fruit can make bars softer.
Usually not. A vegan protein bar is convenient when you need a snack, but it typically does not offer the variety of foods found in a balanced meal. Pair it with fruit or another food if you need something more substantial.
They can cause bloating in some people. Fibre, soy protein, or certain sweeteners used in a vegan protein bar may bother sensitive digestion; try a smaller amount or a different recipe if symptoms recur.
A vegan protein bar uses plant-based protein, while a whey bar uses protein from milk. Their taste, texture, and protein blends differ; plant-based bars may combine sources such as pea and rice proteins.
Seal the wrapper or put the opened vegan protein bar in an airtight container, then keep it somewhere cool and dry. Store homemade bars in a covered container in the refrigerator, and discard any with mould or an off smell.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.