Protein Bar product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Protein Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Gatorade

Protein Bar is a snack from Gatorade. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Sorbitan Tristearate, Tbhq.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like corn syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and artificial preservatives further impacts the safety assessment.

Main concern

High sugar content from ingredients like corn syrup and brown sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains whey protein isolate, providing a source of protein for muscle recovery.
  • Includes mixed tocopherols, which serve as natural antioxidants to preserve freshness.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from ingredients like corn syrup and brown sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Contains palm oil, which is associated with environmental concerns and health issues.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3965706

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Allergens detected: peanut , soy , milk

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Frequently asked questions

We detected: peanut, soy, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: citric acid, whey protein isolate, milk protein concentrate. See the Ingredients section above.
Gatorade — Protein Bar has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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Gatorade — Protein Bar has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains whey protein isolate, providing a source of protein for muscle recovery.; Includes mixed tocopherols, which serve as natural antioxidants to preserve freshness.. See the Pros section above.
Zerotox gives Gatorade — Protein Bar a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like corn syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and artificial preservatives further impacts the safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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