Calories in Special K Protein Dessert-Inspired Meal Bar, Chocolatey Dipped Mint

📏 Serving Size: 1 BAR (45.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 189.9
  • Total Fat 6.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 14.9 mg
  • Sodium 140.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 25.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 5.0 g
  • Sugars 15.0 g
  • Protein 8.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 750.2 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 1.2 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.4 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 16.2 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 149.9 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 2.7 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 4.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.3 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 2.3 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 189.9 calories per serving (1 BAR (45.0g)), Special K Protein Dessert-Inspired Meal Bar, Chocolatey Dipped Mint is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 25.0g per serving (53.8% of calories), with a good 5.0g of dietary fiber. It contains 2.7mg of iron (15% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Saturated Fat ⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Coating (sugar, Palm Kernel and Palm Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Sorbitan Tristearate, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors), Soluble Corn Fiber, Sugar, Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Corn Syrup, Maltodextrin, Fructose , Water, Palm Oil, Dextrose, Contains 2% or Less of Glycerin, Modified Soy Protein, Calcium Carbonate, Agar, Salt, Oil of Peppermint, Yellow 5 Lake, Vitamin E (alpha Tocopherol Acetate), Blue 1 Lake, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron, Bht for Freshness, Almond Flour, Partially Defatted Peanut Flour, Wheat Starch, Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin a Palmitate, Vitamin B1 (thiamin Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin(, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Xanthan Gum.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Bht

Artificial Colours: Yellow 5, Blue 1

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Sorbitan Tristearate, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Agar

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacinamide, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Carbonate

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Special K Protein Dessert-Inspired Meal Bar, Chocolatey Dipped Mint contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories189.9 kcal9.5%
Total Fat6.0 g8%
Saturated Fat4.5 g22%
Cholesterol14.9 mg5%
Sodium140.0 mg6%
Total Carbohydrate25.0 g9%
Dietary Fiber5.0 g18%
Protein8.0 g16%
Vitamin D16.2 IU2%
Calcium149.9 mg12%
Iron2.7 mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Special K Protein Dessert-Inspired Meal Bar, Chocolatey Dipped Mint accounts for 9.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 53.8% of the calories.

Fat 29%
Carbs 53.8%
Protein 17.2%
Fat 29% Carbs 53.8% Protein 17.2%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 189.9 calories in Special K Protein Dessert-Inspired Meal Bar, Chocolatey Dipped Mint? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 14.4 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 32.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 20.8 min
HIIT 17.6 min
Cycling (High Intensity) 11.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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