Calories in Formulated bar, SLIM-FAST OPTIMA meal bar, milk chocolate peanut
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Formulated bar, SLIM-FAST OPTIMA meal bar, milk chocolate peanut contains 386 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 bar (55 g) provides about 212 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from fat and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 434 kcal per 100 g across 176 foods.
100 g provides 329% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 202% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5) and 181% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 386 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.9 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Trans fat C | 0.21 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium M | 253 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 60.2 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber M | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Total sugars L | 25 g | |
| Protein M | 16.2 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 940 µg | 104% |
| Vitamin C M | 96.6 mg | 107% |
| Vitamin D C | 5.4 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin E L | 6 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K M | 129 µg | 108% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 1.7 mg | 142% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 1.9 mg | 146% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 21.2 mg | 133% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 10.1 mg | 202% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 2.1 mg | 124% |
| Folate (B9) C | 725 µg | 181% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 7.9 µg | 329% |
| Choline ? | 40.6 mg | 7% |
| Calcium M | 668 mg | 51% |
| Iron M | 5 mg | 28% |
| Magnesium L | 250 mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus M | 673 mg | 54% |
| Potassium M | 289 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 5.7 mg | 52% |
| Copper M | 0.28 mg | 32% |
| Manganese M | 0.74 mg | 32% |
| Selenium M | 46.7 µg | 85% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 62%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein16.2 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 8 g)
- Fiber5.1 gabove the median for snacks (median 4.3 g)
- Sugars25 gabove the median for snacks (median 8.8 g)
- Fat8.9 gbelow the median for snacks (median 15.4 g)
- Saturated fat5.4 gabove the median for snacks (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium253 mgbelow the median for snacks (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 9.6 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 7.6 g |
| Glucose M | 1.2 g |
| Fructose M | 0.52 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 10 g |
| Galactose M | 5.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.57 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.56 g |
| Leucine M | 1.3 g |
| Lysine M | 0.58 g |
| Methionine M | 0.22 g |
| Cystine M | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.87 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.58 g |
| Valine M | 0.74 g |
| Arginine M | 1.4 g |
| Histidine M | 0.4 g |
| Alanine M | 0.66 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.4 g |
| Glycine M | 0.78 g |
| Proline M | 1.2 g |
| Serine M | 0.96 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.035 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 2.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.71 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.93 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.048 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.075 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.039 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.044 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.18 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.032 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.97 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.18 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 940 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 214 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 1.8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.67 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.34 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 10.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,615 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 3,133 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid M | 422 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 µg |
| Betaine M | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added L | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 7.9 µg |
Other forms of Formulated bar
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition bar (Slim Fast Original Meal Bar) | 386 | 16.2 g | 60.2 g | 8.9 g |
| Nutrition bar (South Beach Living Meal Bar) | 386 | 16.2 g | 60.2 g | 8.9 g |
| Snacks, granola bar, KASHI GOLEAN, crunchy, mixed flavors | 393 | 17.9 g | 59.6 g | 9.2 g |
| Snack, Mixed Berry Bar | 383 | 13.2 g | 58.8 g | 10.5 g |
| Nutrition bar or meal replacement bar, NFS | 386 | 22.4 g | 55.2 g | 9.9 g |
| Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors | 346 | 14.7 g | 65.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Nutrition bar (Clif Bar) | 346 | 14.7 g | 65.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Nutrition bar (PowerBar) | 363 | 14.2 g | 69.6 g | 3.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in formulated bar?
100 g of formulated bar has 386 kcal. 1 bar (55 g): about 212 kcal.
Is formulated bar high in protein?
Formulated bar contains 16.2 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.9 g in 1 bar (55 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in formulated bar?
Formulated bar has 60.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.1 g of fiber and 25 g of sugars.
How much fat is in formulated bar?
Formulated bar contains 8.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does formulated bar contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (329% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (202% DV), Folate (B9) (181% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (146% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (142% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in formulated 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 173139. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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