Monday, March 30, 2009

Kind Plus Protein Almond, Walnut and Macadamia

Kind Plus Protein Almond, Walnut and Macadamia ($1.69, Trader Joe's)
1.4 oz / 40g

Ingredients: peanuts, almonds, walnuts, macadamias, cashews, brazil nuts, honey, soy crisps, glucose, soluble dietary fiber (maize), natural flavor.

Calories: 210
Cals from fat: 130
Total Fat: 15g (23%)
Sat Fat: 2g (10%)
Sodium: 65mg (3%)
Potassium: 180mg (5%)
Total Carb: 11g (4%)
Fiber: 2.5g (10%)
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 10g

Remember the peanut bar? This is the same thing, only it has mixed nuts and costs 4 times as much. I try not to look at prices when buying bars, but I have to admit I'm taken aback that this is basically an ounce of mixed nuts and some corn syrup for over a buck and a half. Its not quite as sweet as a peanut bar, which is a plus but leaves you with the feeling that if you just had a can of mixed nuts on your desk you could eat a handful of them and be just as satisfied. Perhaps moreso; the bar is a bit crumbly and therefore might be a bit messier than a handful of nuts.

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