Is Clif Chocolate 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 (25 g) and saturated fat (8.82 g). Palm Kernel Oil and Natural Flavors 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 Protein Bars?

In label order (largest amount first): SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CANE SYRUP *, CANE SUGAR *, BROWN RICE SYRUP *, PALM KERNEL OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SOY FLOUR *, RICE FLOUR *, CHICORY FIBER SYRUP, ROASTED SOYBEANS *, COCOA, and 7 more.

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

Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Palm oil production is associated with environmental concerns; health impacts of saturated fats are debated. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid.

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Clif Chocolate Protein Bars

Name: Clif Chocolate Protein Bars
Brand: Clif
SKU: 722252168511

Clif

Listed as: CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BARS, CHOCOLATE

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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

2 worth noting.

Palm Kernel OilWorth noting
Palm oil production is associated with environmental concerns; health impacts of saturated fats are debated.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid palm oil due to sustainability concerns.
Evidence debated
Natural FlavorsWorth noting
The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer transparency about flavoring sources.
Evidence debated

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
7UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE
8SOY FLOUR *
9RICE FLOUR *
10CHICORY FIBER SYRUP
11ROASTED SOYBEANS *
12COCOA
13SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE *
14NATURAL FLAVORS
15SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL
16RICE STARCH
17SOY LECITHIN
18ALKALIZED COCOA
19SALT. *ORGANIC INGREDIENT

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (68 g)
Energy	412 kcal	280.2 kcal
Fat	13.2 g	9 g
of which saturated	8.8 g	6 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	45.6 g	31 g
of which sugars	25 g	17 g
of which added sugars	25 g	17 g
Fibre	4.4 g	3 g
Protein	29.4 g	20 g
Sodium	309 mg	210.1 mg

Questions about Clif Chocolate Protein Bars

Is Clif Chocolate 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 (25 g) and saturated fat (8.82 g). Palm Kernel Oil and Natural Flavors 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 Protein Bars?: In label order (largest amount first): SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CANE SYRUP *, CANE SUGAR *, BROWN RICE SYRUP *, PALM KERNEL OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SOY FLOUR *, RICE FLOUR *, CHICORY FIBER SYRUP, ROASTED SOYBEANS *, COCOA, and 7 more.
Does Clif Chocolate Protein Bars contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Palm oil production is associated with environmental concerns; health impacts of saturated fats are debated. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid.

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