Is Clif Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 77/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (26.5 g) and saturated fat (8.82 g). Palm Kernel Oil, Natural Flavors and Coffee Fruit Extract (Contains Caffeine) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Clif Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars?

In label order (largest amount first): SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CANE SYRUP*, CANE SUGAR*, BROWN RICE SYRUP*, PALM KERNEL OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SOY FLOUR*, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL*, CHICORY FIBER, COCOA BUTTER++, NATURAL FLAVORS, COCOA++, and 8 more.

Does Clif Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Palm oil is debated due to environmental concerns and potential health impacts of high saturated fat content. Natural Flavors (worth noting): Natural flavors are broadly defined and may include a wide range of substances, some of which are debated for transparency. Coffee Fruit Extract (Contains Caffeine) (worth noting): Caffeine content may be unsuitable for sensitive populations such as children, pregnant individuals, or those avoiding stimulants.

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Clif Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars

Name: Clif Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars
Brand: Clif
SKU: 722252443038

Clif

Listed as: CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH PROTEIN BARS, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Palm Kernel OilWorth noting
Palm oil is debated due to environmental concerns and potential health impacts of high saturated fat content.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid palm oil due to sustainability concerns.
Evidence debated
Natural FlavorsWorth noting
Natural flavors are broadly defined and may include a wide range of substances, some of which are debated for transparency.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid natural flavors due to lack of ingredient specificity.
Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

77/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Clif Bar and Company
Serving size: 68 g (1 bar)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE
2CANE SYRUP*
3CANE SUGAR*
4BROWN RICE SYRUP*
5PALM KERNEL OIL
6VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
7SOY FLOUR*
8HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL*
9CHICORY FIBER
10COCOA BUTTER++
11NATURAL FLAVORS
12COCOA++
13SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE*
14RICE FLOUR*
15UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE++
16RICE STARCH
17ROASTED SOYBEANS*
18SOY LECITHIN
19SEA SALT
20COFFEE FRUIT EXTRACT* (CONTAINS CAFFEINE).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (68 g)
Energy	426 kcal	289.7 kcal
Fat	14.7 g	10 g
of which saturated	8.8 g	6 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	42.6 g	29 g
of which sugars	26.5 g	18 g
of which added sugars	25 g	17 g
Fibre	2.9 g	2 g
Protein	29.4 g	20 g
Sodium	353 mg	240 mg

Questions about Clif Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars

Is Clif Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 77/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (26.5 g) and saturated fat (8.82 g). Palm Kernel Oil, Natural Flavors and Coffee Fruit Extract (Contains Caffeine) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Clif Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars?: In label order (largest amount first): SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CANE SYRUP*, CANE SUGAR*, BROWN RICE SYRUP*, PALM KERNEL OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SOY FLOUR*, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL*, CHICORY FIBER, COCOA BUTTER++, NATURAL FLAVORS, COCOA++, and 8 more.
Does Clif Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Palm oil is debated due to environmental concerns and potential health impacts of high saturated fat content. Natural Flavors (worth noting): Natural flavors are broadly defined and may include a wide range of substances, some of which are debated for transparency. Coffee Fruit Extract (Contains Caffeine) (worth noting): Caffeine content may be unsuitable for sensitive populations such as children, pregnant individuals, or those avoiding stimulants.

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