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- Balance - Nutrition Mini Bars Chocolate Peppermint Patty - 10 Bars (0.70 oz. / 20 g each) Balance Nutrition Mini Bars are smart and crazy delicious. Rich chocolate and cool peppermint along with lean protein and an excellent source of fiber, all for under 100 calories per mini bar! Finally you can enjoy a scrumptious treat that's also nutritionally Balanced! Nutrition at a Glance: 6g Protein 6g Fiber No Wheat Kosher Three Numbers. One Delicious Bite. Ever started your day with a bounce in your step and drive to take on a whole to-do list? Imagine having that same energy whenever your day demands it. That's what their nutritionists had in mind when they created Balance Bar nutrition energy bars. They discovered a nutrition formula that helps you find your balance throughout the day. It's based on 40-30-30 nutrition to help maintain your blood sugar levels already within a normal range, help satisfy your hunger and give you lasting energy (sayonara, post-lunch slump!) 40-30-30 Nutrition. 100% Delicious. Every bite of your favorite Original, Gold or Dark Balance Bars contains a perfectly portioned combo of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. This precise 40-30-30 nutrition plan promotes slow glycemic response, which helps keep your blood sugar levels in a normal range. It may even keep you from having those "hangry" outbursts! Because it's designed for slow, controlled digestion, it helps satisfy your hunger with steady, sustained energy that lasts long after your last bite. And to complete the trifecta of this nutritional superstar, the quality protein supports muscle recovery and your active, on-the-go lifestyle, so you get the most out of every day. So try starting your day with a cup of joe and a Balance Bar. Or keep one stashed in your bag to help banish hunger while you're on the go. Or make it your mid-afternoon go-to. There are so many great flavors to choose from. The Math Behind the Nutritional Magic As they develop each delicious Original, Gold or Dark Balance Bar recipe, they figure out how many of the calories come from carbohydrates, protein and dietary fat. Balance only deem it ready for you when it's both delicious and balanced, meaning 40% of calories come from carbohydrates, 30% from protein and 30% from dietary fat. In order to do that, their nutritionists do algebra (yes, your high school math teacher was actually right: math is used in real life!) Ready to dig in? Step 1: Gather the Numbers We'll Need! Since 40-30-30 is a ratio of Carbohydrates to Protein to Dietary Fat, we'll not only need total calories, but we'll also need grams of Carbohydrates, Protein and Dietary Fat. Step 2: Convert to Calories Grams of Protein and grams of Dietary Fat are a bit like apples and oranges. Nutritious and delicious in their own way, but through the discerning eye of nutritional glasses, not completely equal. Thankfully, calories will do the job, so next they convert grams to calories. Step 3: Slice Up the Percentage Pie Once you know the calorie counts, you can figure out the percentage of total calories that come from Carbohydrates, Protein and Dietary Fat. For each of them, you just take the number of calories and divide it by the total calories. Then multiply by 100, and since we're not working with the same long chains of decimal points that their nutritionists do, go ahead and round to the nearest 10. There you have it! 40-30-30 is as easy as 1-2-3. Want to try it out? Let's dig in with one of their favorites, the Original Peanut Butter Balance Bar. Well, there you have it. Balance were always told math was good for them, but who knew it could be so delicious? But you don't have to take their word for it—one bite and you'll be convinced! Note: While they have a great nutritional profile, new Balance bare bars are not crafted based on the 40-30-30 nutrition principle. About Balance Balance was one of the originators of energy bars and the nutrition bar category. Founded in 1992 by a group of sports enthusiasts, scientist
- UPC # 750049656101
- Size/Form 10 Bar
Suggested Use: Open and enjoy anytime! INGREDIENTS Balance - Nutrition Mini Bars Dulce de Leche & Caramel - 10 Bars (0.70 oz. / 20 g each) Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 2 Bars (40g) Servings Per Container: 5 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Calories 160 Calories from Fat 35 Total Fat 4 g 6% Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 40 mg 2% Potassium 50 mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 27 g 9% Dietary Fiber 6 g 24% Sugars 15 g Protein 6 g 12% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 4% Iron 6% * Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65 g 80 g Saturated Fat Less than 20 g 25 g Cholesterol Less than 300 mg 300 mg Sodium Less than 2,400 mg 2,400 mg Potassium 3,500 mg 3,500 mg Total Carbohydrate 300 g 375 g Dietary Fiber 25 g 30 g Protein 50 g 65 g Calories per Gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4 Ingredients: Chocolate Flavored Coating (Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa, Soy Lecithin, Nonfat Milk, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Chicory Root Fiber, Whey Protein Isolate, Glycerine, Maltodextrin, Cookie Pieces (Rice Flour, Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Palm Oil, Cocoa [Processed with Alkali], Cornstarch, Salt, Unsweetened Chocolate, Natural Flavor, Sodium Bicarbonate, Soy Lecithin), Water, Invert Sugar, High Oleic Sunflower Oil with Tocopherols added to protect flavor, Cornstarch, Natural Flavors, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract, Peppermint Oil. Contains Soybean, Milk. Produced on equipment that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, egg, wheat, sesame. WARNINGS Contains soybean, milk.
