The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar
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The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar is a short-list bar of peanuts, dates and whey with a little cocoa. It scores CA3: average on nutrition because the bar is calorie-dense, strong on ingredients for a five-item list, and moderate on risk from energy and saturated fat. Best as a snack a few times a week rather than a daily habit.
Ingredients, decoded
5 listed- Peanuts
- Dates
- Whey Protein Concentrate (instantised with lecithin)
- Cocoa Butter
- Cocoa Powder
5 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 24 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 467.5 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Total sugars | 24 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 5.2 g |
| Total fat | 21.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 22.7 mg |
| Sodium | 52.1 mg |
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What to know about The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar
Five ingredients, 15 g protein, 244 kcal a bar
A 52 g protein bar built on peanuts (47%), dates (28%) and whey protein concentrate (17%), finished with cocoa butter (5%) and cocoa powder (3%). The whey is instantised with lecithin. It is sold as an on-the-go snack for people who want protein without a long ingredient list.
One bar gives 15 g protein, 2.7 g fibre and 244 kcal. Per 100 g that is 28.85 g protein, 5.19 g fibre and 467.5 kcal. The cost is energy and natural sugar: 12.5 g sugars per bar, all from dates, with 0 g added sugar, and 2.6 g saturated fat per bar.
The pack says it is made with peanuts, cocoa, dates and whey, and the list matches. The claims about sugar and additives hold, though dates still bring sugar. CleanPlate scores it CA3.
Why The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar scores CA3
Nutrition is a C because the 28.85 g protein per 100 g comes with 467.5 kcal. Ingredients are an A on a five-item list with one additive. Risk is a 3, driven by energy and saturated fat.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 28.9 g
- Fibre
- 5.2 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 468 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 28.85 g per 100 g, roughly a quarter of the calories, and fibre is 5.19 g. In one 52 g bar that is 15 g protein and 2.7 g fibre, mostly from peanuts and whey.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone. Energy of 467.5 kcal per 100 g and the dates' natural sugar hold it at a C.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Peanuts
- Main fat
- Cocoa Butter
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is five items long, in the order peanuts, dates, whey protein concentrate, cocoa butter and cocoa powder, and every share is declared. There is no hydrogenated fat, sweetener, colour or flavouring.
The only additive is lecithin, used to instantise the whey, and it costs ingredient points, but only one. A small label point is lost over how the cocoa share is declared.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 52.1 mg
- Saturated fat
- 5 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Energy is the biggest part of the risk number: 467.5 kcal per 100 g, 244 kcal per bar. Saturated fat is next at 5.0 g per 100 g, right at the high line, and 2.6 g per bar.
Added sugar is 0 g and sodium is low at 52.12 mg per 100 g, 27.1 mg per bar, so neither adds much. The sugars in the bar are naturally from dates and are not counted as added.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sugar (24g per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (28.9g)
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar live up to its claims?
The protein, no-added-sugar and no-preservative claims hold. The dates still bring 12.5 g sugars per bar, and the cocoa shares differ between the retailer page and the pack.
- On the packHolds
“15g protein per bar”
The panel shows 15.0 g protein per 52 g bar, 28.85 g per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“No added sugar, no refined sugar”
True: added sugar is 0 g. But the dates bring 12.5 g sugars per bar, so it is not a low-sugar bar.
- On the packHolds
“Made with peanuts, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, dates and whey”
The list is exactly these five. The whey is instantised with lecithin, which is stated in the list.
- On the packHolds
“No preservatives”
No preservative is listed. Lecithin is the only additive, and it is an emulsifier.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Cocoa Butter 5%, Cocoa Powder 3%”
The retailer page shows cocoa powder 5% and cocoa butter 3%, the pack shows cocoa butter 5% and cocoa powder 3%. Either way cocoa is a small share next to peanuts at 47%.
What's in The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar?
Peanuts, dates and whey lead the list, with cocoa butter and cocoa powder last. Lecithin in the whey is the only additive.
The ingredient list, read for you
Peanuts (47%) lead, then dates (28%), so the bar is mostly nut and fruit. Whey protein concentrate (17%) adds protein, and lecithin helps the powder mix. Cocoa butter (5%) and cocoa powder (3%) give the chocolate taste.
Ingredients to watch
- EnergyWorth watching
467.5 kcal per 100 g, 244 kcal in one bar, much of it from peanut fat.
- Sugars from datesWorth watching
24.04 g per 100 g, 12.5 g per bar. It is all natural, with 0 g added sugar.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
5.0 g per 100 g, at the high line, and 2.6 g per bar from peanuts and cocoa butter.
- AllergensWorth watching
Contains peanuts and milk. The pack says it may contain soy.
- Short, whole-food listFine
Five ingredients, all with a declared share. Lecithin is the only additive, and there is no sweetener, colour or flavouring.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar?
A few times a week for most adults. Children and active people can fit it in too, while anyone managing blood sugar should check with their doctor.
- Most adultsA few times a week
244 kcal and 2.6 g saturated fat per bar.
- ChildrenOccasionally
12.5 g sugars per bar from dates, and it contains peanuts and milk.
- Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor
12.5 g natural sugars per bar, though 0 g is added.
- Active peopleA few times a week
15 g protein per bar is handy, but a bar is not a full protein meal.
The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar?
The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar is a short-list bar of peanuts, dates and whey with a little cocoa. It scores CA3: average on nutrition because the bar is calorie-dense, strong on ingredients for a five-item list, and moderate on risk from energy and saturated fat. Best as a snack a few times a week rather than a daily habit. Nutrition C, ingredients A, load risk 3; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar?
Per 100 g, The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar has 468 kcal, 28.9 g protein, 41 g carbohydrate, 21.1 g fat and 5 g saturated fat. One serve (1 bar, 52 g) has 243 kcal and 15 g protein.
What are the ingredients in The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar?
5 ingredients, in label order: Peanuts, Dates, Whey Protein Concentrate (instantised with lecithin), Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Powder.
Does The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "No added sugar, no refined sugar" needs care: True: added sugar is 0 g. But the dates bring 12.5 g sugars per bar, so it is not a low-sugar bar. "Cocoa Butter 5%, Cocoa Powder 3%" needs care: The retailer page shows cocoa powder 5% and cocoa butter 3%, the pack shows cocoa butter 5% and cocoa powder 3%. Either way cocoa is a small share next to peanuts at 47%.
Who should limit The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar?
Most adults: a few times a week. 244 kcal and 2.6 g saturated fat per bar. Children: occasionally. 12.5 g sugars per bar from dates, and it contains peanuts and milk. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. 12.5 g natural sugars per bar, though 0 g is added.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar have?
Per 100 g, The Whole Truth Peanut Cocoa Protein Bar has 0 g added sugar, 52 mg sodium (about 0.1 g salt) and 5 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in sugar.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | CA3 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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