Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar

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Is Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar healthy?

Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar contains processed ingredients such as soy crisp and tapioca syrup, which contribute to its moderate processing level.

How processed is Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar?

Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter count in its favor; Cane Sugar, Tapioca Syrup are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar

NuGo
Bioengineered
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Lifestyle Evolution Inc.
Category Protein Bars
Summary

The Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar contains processed ingredients such as soy crisp and tapioca syrup, which contribute to its moderate processing level. While it includes some natural components like dark chocolate, the presence of soy protein and tapioca syrup, which can impact blood sugar levels and mineral absorption, affects its overall healthiness. The product's processing level and ingredient choices limit its score compared to cleaner, less processed options.

Key ingredients 7

Unsweetened Chocolate
Good

Provides beneficial antioxidants and rich cacao compounds without added sugars.

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Cocoa Butter
Good

Natural traditional fat pressed from cacao.

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Soy Protein
Neutral

Plant-based protein source used to boost the protein content of the bar.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

A processed starch derived from cassava root used for texture and binding.

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Salt
Neutral

Used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Tapioca Syrup
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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