KIND Protein bar
8.1out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #28 of 192 bars we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Protein bar

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MealFan pickBest whole nut protein snack bar
protein
12g
Best for
Clean label

Per 1 bar (50g)

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How it compares

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#28of 192 bars scored
Category average8.20.1 below average
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The catch

You get 12g of protein but also 250 calories and 17g of fat per bar, plus palm kernel oil and glucose syrup, so it behaves more like a rich nut bar than a lean protein bar. (source)

The honest take

This is KIND's take on a protein bar, built on a whole peanut and almond base and bumped up with soy protein isolate to reach 12g of protein per 50g bar. It eats more like a substantial nut bar than a lean protein pick, since each bar carries 250 calories and 17g of fat, with palm kernel oil and glucose syrup in the mix alongside 5g of fiber and only 6g of added sugar. If you want real ingredients you can pronounce and do not mind the calories, it is a genuinely decent choice. If you are counting on a low calorie protein hit, the math works against you.
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Sources and verification

KIND Snacks official product page, Dark Chocolate Nut Protein bar · Kroger listing with full Nutrition Facts and ingredients · MyFoodData Nutrition Facts, KIND Double Dark Chocolate Nut Protein bar.

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Ingredients & allergens

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Kind protein bar; US manufacturer ingredient statement; package barcode not independently matched

Exact ingredient statement

Peanuts, almonds, glucose syrup, soy protein isolate, honey, palm kernel oil, sugar, chicory root fiber, unsweetened chocolate, alkalized cocoa, soy lecithin, natural flavor, sea salt, cocoa butter.

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Nutrition per serving

1 bar (50g)

250Calories
12gProtein
18gCarbs
17gFat
5gFiber
8gSugar
125mgSodium
Gluten freeNon GMOKosherGood source of fiber

Who it's for

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Someone who wants a whole nut, gluten free protein snack with recognizable ingredients and low added sugar

✕ Skip it if

You want a lean, low calorie protein hit, since this bar runs 250 calories and 17g of fat for its 12g of protein

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