Atkins, Atkins Nutritional Inc.
Meal bars
Vitamins
76
Caution
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (23)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| cellulose | Low Risk | — |
| Chocolate flavored coating | Beneficial | — |
| citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| clarified butter | Low Risk | — |
| dipotassium phosphate | Low Risk | — |
| glycerin | Low Risk | Humectant. Safe. Plant or animal derived. |
| guar gum | Low Risk | Generally safe. GI issues at high intake. |
| hydrolyzed gelatin | Low Risk | — |
| maltodextrin | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| mono and diglycerides | Low Risk | — |
| natural and artificial flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| olive oil | Low Risk | — |
| palm kernel oil | Low Risk | — |
| peanut butter flavored layer | Low Risk | — |
| peanut butter (ground, roasted peanuts) | Low Risk | — |
| peanuts | Low Risk | — |
| polydextrose | Low Risk | Simple sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| protein blend (soy protein isolate, whey protein isolate, sodium caseinate) | Low Risk | — |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| soy lecithin | Low Risk | GMO concern. Generally recognized as safe. |
| sucralose | Caution | Gut microbiome disruption. DNA damage when heated. |
| vitamin mineral mix | Low Risk | — |
| water | Low Risk | — |