Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar

Common questions

Is Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar healthy?

Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar scores 86/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar scores 86/100.

How processed is Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar?

Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

How does Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar compare to other protein bars?

Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar ranks #17 of 71 protein bars in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Jacob Protein Bar at 96/100.

Which ingredients drive Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Grass-fed whey protein concentrate, Bovine collagen peptides, Beef protein isolate count in its favor; Organic sunflower lecithin, Organic natural flavors 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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Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar

Pasture Brothers
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 9
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Protein Bars
Summary

Pasture Brothers Pasture Bar scores 86/100. Built on a grass-fed protein blend (whey concentrate, collagen peptides, beef isolate) with organic almond butter and honey as the fat and sweetener base. Chicory root fiber adds prebiotic support and 8g fiber per bar. Minor deductions for organic sunflower lecithin and natural flavors, but no seed oils, artificial sweeteners, or major red flags. 18g protein, only 5g added sugar — a strong clean-label bar.

Key ingredients 13

Grass-fed whey protein concentrate
Very Good

Complete protein with essential amino acids from pasture-raised cows; retains bioactive compounds.

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Beef protein isolate
Very Good

High-quality complete protein from grass-fed cattle with excellent amino acid profile.

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Organic almond butter
Very Good

Whole-food fat source rich in vitamin E, magnesium, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

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Bovine collagen peptides
Good

Supports joint, skin, and gut health in a highly bioavailable peptide form.

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Chicory root fiber
Good

Prebiotic inulin fiber supporting gut microbiome health and digestive regularity.

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Organic honey
Good

Natural sweetener with antioxidant properties; less processed than refined sugar.

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Organic unsweetened chocolate chips
Good

Rich in cocoa flavanols and antioxidants without added sugar.

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Sea salt
Good

Unrefined sea salt — a minimally processed, natural source of sodium and essential trace minerals, and a legitimate whole-food seasoning. Treated as a positive ingredient.

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Organic allulose
Neutral

Rare-sugar sweetener — neutral: no penalty, no praise (2026-08-25 ruling).

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Organic monk fruit extract
Neutral

Natural zero-calorie sweetener; generally well-tolerated.

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Organic stevia leaf extract
Neutral

Natural zero-calorie sweetener; some find it bitter.

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Organic sunflower lecithin
Bad

Processed emulsifier, though organic sourcing is preferable to conventional.

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Organic natural flavors
Bad

Vague umbrella term lacking ingredient transparency, even when organic.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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