Calories in Nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar)
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Nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar) contains 415 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 bar (50 g) provides about 208 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 26% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nutrition bars on FoodFactly (390 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 167% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 136% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 132% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 415 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium C | 253 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 48.7 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 34.9 g | |
| Protein C | 28 g | 56% |
| Vitamin A C | 1,500 µg | 167% |
| Vitamin C C | 11.2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.6 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E C | 5.8 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 1.6 mg | 136% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 1.7 mg | 132% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 9 mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.89 mg | 52% |
| Folate (B9) C | 126 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.2 µg | 52% |
| Choline C | 91.2 mg | 17% |
| Calcium C | 543 mg | 42% |
| Iron C | 10.9 mg | 61% |
| Magnesium C | 119 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus C | 465 mg | 37% |
| Potassium C | 678 mg | 14% |
| Zinc C | 3.5 mg | 32% |
| Copper C | 0.77 mg | 86% |
| Selenium C | 23.3 µg | 42% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 26%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein28 gin the top quarter of nutrition bars (median 16.8 g)
- Fiber3.1 gin the lowest quarter of nutrition bars (median 5.7 g)
- Sugars34.9 gin the top quarter of nutrition bars (median 29.3 g)
- Fat12 gabove the median for nutrition bars (median 9.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gin the lowest quarter of nutrition bars (median 3 g)
- Sodium253 mgin the lowest quarter of nutrition bars (median 293 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.63 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.42 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.066 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 10 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 1,500 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 7.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 4 mg |
| Theobromine C | 47 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 126 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0.9 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snack, BALANCE, original bar | 415 | 28 g | 48.7 g | 12 g |
| Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Chewy Chocolate Peanut Bar | 396 | 24.3 g | 47.2 g | 13.1 g |
| Formulated bar, ZONE PERFECT CLASSIC CRUNCH BAR, mixed flavors | 426 | 30 g | 45 g | 14 g |
| Nutrition bar (Zone Perfect Classic Crunch) | 426 | 30 g | 45 g | 14 g |
| Nutrition bar or meal replacement bar, NFS | 386 | 22.4 g | 55.2 g | 9.9 g |
| Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON MULTIGRAIN CRUNCH BAR | 422 | 18.5 g | 57.3 g | 13.2 g |
| Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar, all flavors | 386 | 21.9 g | 50.3 g | 10.8 g |
| Nutrition bar (Tiger's Milk) | 387 | 16.8 g | 56.5 g | 14.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar)?
100 g of nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar) has 415 kcal. 1 bar (50 g): about 208 kcal.
Is nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar) high in protein?
Nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar) contains 28 g of protein per 100 g (56% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14 g in 1 bar (50 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nutrition bars, that is among the highest quarter (median 16.8 g).
How many carbs are in nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar)?
Nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar) has 48.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 34.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar)?
Nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar) contains 12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (167% DV), Thiamin (B1) (136% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (132% DV), copper (86% DV) and iron (61% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in nutrition bar (Balance Original Bar)?
100 g contains 253 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708117. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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