Is Quest Lemon Cake Protein Bars healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g, sugar and sodium are below our "high" thresholds. Palm Kernel Oil, Natural Flavors and Sucralose 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 Quest Lemon Cake Protein Bars?

In label order (largest amount first): PROTEIN BLEND (MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE), POLYDEXTROSE (PREBIOTIC FIBER), LMONDS, WATER, ERYTHRITOL, PALM KERNEL OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: LEMON POWDER, SODIUM CASEINATE, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, and 4 more.

Does Quest Lemon Cake Protein Bars contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Environmental and sustainability concerns are associated with palm oil production. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' can encompass a wide range of substances, some of which may cause sensitivities in certain individuals. Sucralose (worth noting): High doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; long-term safety is debated.

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Quest Lemon Cake Protein Bars

Name: Quest Lemon Cake Protein Bars
Brand: Quest
SKU: 888849011292

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Listed as: LEMON CAKE PROTEIN BARS, LEMON CAKE

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Palm Kernel OilWorth noting
Environmental and sustainability concerns are associated with palm oil production.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid palm oil due to deforestation and ethical concerns.
Evidence debated
Natural FlavorsWorth noting
The term 'natural flavors' can encompass a wide range of substances, some of which may cause sensitivities in certain individuals.
Worth knowing: May contain compounds derived from natural sources but processed.
Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · 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: Quest Nutrition, LLC
Serving size: 60 g (1 bar)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1PROTEIN BLEND (MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE)
2POLYDEXTROSE (PREBIOTIC FIBER)
3LMONDS
4WATER
5ERYTHRITOL
6PALM KERNEL OIL
7NATURAL FLAVORS. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: LEMON POWDER
8SODIUM CASEINATE
9SOLUBLE CORN FIBER
10SEA SALT
11SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
12CITRIC ACID
13CINNAMON
14XANTHAN GUM
15BAKING SODA
16SUCRALOSE.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (60 g)
Energy	283 kcal	169.8 kcal
Fat	11.7 g	7 g
of which saturated	4.2 g	2.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	38.3 g	23 g
of which sugars	1.7 g	1 g
of which added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	21.7 g	13 g
Protein	33.3 g	20 g
Sodium	350 mg	210 mg

Questions about Quest Lemon Cake Protein Bars

Is Quest Lemon Cake Protein Bars healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g, sugar and sodium are below our "high" thresholds. Palm Kernel Oil, Natural Flavors and Sucralose 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 Quest Lemon Cake Protein Bars?: In label order (largest amount first): PROTEIN BLEND (MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE), POLYDEXTROSE (PREBIOTIC FIBER), LMONDS, WATER, ERYTHRITOL, PALM KERNEL OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: LEMON POWDER, SODIUM CASEINATE, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, and 4 more.
Does Quest Lemon Cake Protein Bars contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Environmental and sustainability concerns are associated with palm oil production. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' can encompass a wide range of substances, some of which may cause sensitivities in certain individuals. Sucralose (worth noting): High doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; long-term safety is debated.

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