Powerbar
Is Powerbar Protein Bar, Vanilla Coconut Crunch healthy?
Protein Bar, Vanilla Coconut Crunch
Longevity Score
66/100
Food Integrity Score
50/100
Limit When Possible
Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.
Quick answer
Limit When Possible
Powerbar protein bar, vanilla coconut crunch is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 66 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 50 out of 100. High protein and fiber with low sugar, but heavily processed with sugar alcohols, glycerin, and palm oils. Strengths include high protein (20g) per bar, good fiber (12g) with low sugar (2g), and almonds and coconut as whole-food sources, while main considerations include ultra-processed build with multiple isolates and fibers, palm kernel and palm oil among top-listed fats, and sweeteners and sugar alcohols (erythritol, stevia, glycerin).
Longevity Score 66/100Food Integrity Score 50/100
What helped the score?
- High protein (20g) per bar
- Good fiber (12g) with low sugar (2g)
- Contains almonds and coconut as whole-food sources
What held the score back?
- Ultra-processed build with multiple isolates and fibers
- Palm kernel and palm oil among top-listed fats
- Sweeteners and sugar alcohols (erythritol, stevia, glycerin)
Ingredients
Ingredient list
POWERBAR PROTEIN BLEND (WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE), INULIN, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, GLYCERIN, ALMONDS, COCONUT OIL, ERYTHRITOL, COCONUT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF: RICE STARCH, PALM KERNEL OIL, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, TAPIOCA STARCH, PALM OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHOLE MILK POWDER, CALCIUM CARBONATE, STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES (STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 60 g (1 bar)
- Calories20010% DV
- Protein20g40% DV
- Total Carbs24g9% DV
- Fiber12g43% DV
- Total Fat7g9% DV
- Saturated Fat3g15% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Powerbar Protein Bar, Vanilla Coconut Crunch
- Brand
- Powerbar
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00097421501797- Serving size
- 60 g (1 bar)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: High fiber (12g)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "palm kernel", "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Higher protein (20g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (erythritol, stevia leaf extract (steviol glycosides))
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: High fiber (12g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (24g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Recovery protein (20g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: High protein (20g)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: High fiber (12g)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (12g)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (erythritol, stevia leaf extract (steviol glycosides))
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (erythritol, stevia leaf extract (steviol glycosides))
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (erythritol, stevia leaf extract (steviol glycosides))
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "palm kernel", "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "palm kernel", "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
See how this product fits your goals
Choose what matters most to you and explore a more detailed interpretation of this product's nutrition, ingredients, and tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Powerbar Protein Bar, Vanilla Coconut Crunch highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Powerbar Protein Bar, Vanilla Coconut Crunch shows about 12g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Powerbar Protein Bar, Vanilla Coconut Crunch: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include erythritol, stevia leaf extract (steviol glycosides). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High protein (20g) per bar; Good fiber (12g) with low sugar (2g); Contains almonds and coconut as whole-food sources.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Ultra-processed build with multiple isolates and fibers; Palm kernel and palm oil among top-listed fats; Sweeteners and sugar alcohols (erythritol, stevia, glycerin).
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
See how this item lines up with your goals
Healthy Food Guide covers this product in detail. In KarbCoach, your goals shape what matters most for your meals.
Also available in the app
