Luna® Creamy Dreamy Peanut Butter Whole Nutrition Bar
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Luna® Creamy Dreamy Peanut Butter Whole Nutrition Bar is a pre-packaged, peanut-based snack bar. Its main strength is a moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is the presence of added sugars. Overall, it is a convenient option for those needing a portable, shelf-stable snack.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a piece of fresh fruit or a handful of raw almonds for a more complete snack plate.
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Nutrition Overview
The label shows a helpful combination of protein and fiber, though these benefits are balanced against a significant amount of added sugar. Saturated fat and sodium levels remain moderate for this product type.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 cal | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars | 7g | — |
| Added Sugars | 6g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 16% |
Ingredient Analysis
The bar is formulated from a soy protein grain blend, peanuts, and peanut butter, with brown rice syrup and cane sugar providing sweetness. The use of multiple syrups, vegetable glycerin, and palm kernel oils creates a highly processed structure to ensure a creamy texture and long shelf life.
Ingredients
Protein Grain Blend (soy protein isolate, rolled oats, rice flour, roasted soybeans, soy flour), Brown rice syrup, Peanuts, Cane sugar, Peanut butter, Chicory fiber syrup, Vegetable glycerin, Peanut flour, Palm kernel solids, Sunflower and/or soybean oil, Natural flavors, Cocoa, Palm kernel oil, Salt, Soy lecithin, Mixed tocopherols (antioxidant)
