CLIF Builders Protein Bar Vanilla Almond
6.7out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #96 of 188 bars we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Builders Protein Bar Vanilla Almond

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MealFan pickHigh protein but sugary grab and go bar
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#96of 188 bars scored
Category average8.21.5 below average
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The catch

For something sold as a protein bar it is surprisingly sweet, with roughly 16g of sugar and 6g of saturated fat per bar, putting it closer to a candy bar than a clean protein source. (source)

The honest take

This is one of the original soy based protein bars, and it delivers on the headline promise with 20g of protein per 68g bar. The trouble is everything wrapped around that protein. A single bar also carries about 16g of sugar and 6g of saturated fat from palm kernel oil, which lands it closer to a candy bar than a clean recovery snack. If you want the protein and do not mind the sweetness it works as an occasional post workout option, but it is not an everyday clean eating pick.
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Sources and verification

CLIF BUILDERS Vanilla Almond product page (clifbar.com) · CLIF Builders Protein Bar Vanilla Almond nutrition label (Open Food Facts).

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Nutrition per serving

1 bar (68 g)

290Calories
20gProtein
29gCarbs
11gFat
3gFiber
16gSugar
240mgSodium
Gluten freeNon GMOPlant based

Who it's for

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Someone who wants a filling grab and go bar with a real 20g of protein and is not fussed about sugar or saturated fat.

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You are watching added sugar or saturated fat, since one bar packs about 16g of sugar and 6g of saturated fat.

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Typically about 1.90 dollars per bar (22.90 dollars for a 12 pack on clifbar.com). Prices move with promos and store, so check before you buy. Some links are affiliate links and never change our verdict.

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