Every protein and snack bar broken down by bar, with free sugar compared against NHS daily limits regardless of how the product is marketed.
Bars sold on protein or natural ingredients are frequently comparable to confectionery on sugar. Dates, syrups and fruit concentrates count as free sugar once processed, whatever the front of the pack says.
A high-protein bar can carry as much sugar as a chocolate bar, and a fruit and nut bar with no added sugar can still be high in free sugar because the fruit is pureed or pressed.
Protein content varies from a few grams to over twenty, so the label claim is worth checking against the figure rather than the marketing.
Bar weights range from around 30g to over 60g, so per-bar comparison is more useful than per-100g. A heavier bar with better ratios can still deliver more of everything.
Chocolate and yoghurt coatings add saturated fat and sugar on top of the base, and are the main reason two bars with similar cores differ substantially.
Each product page includes a full nutrition breakdown per serving and per pack, portion size comparisons, age-adjusted NHS daily reference intake calculations for children aged 4 to 17, an interactive calculator for your child's specific age and gender, and a complete ingredient and allergen guide.
