Avvatar Energy & Protein Bars#7 of 14 in categoryRating 3/5

Avvatar Chocolate Protein Wafer Bar

Red flags

Red flag: Contains Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Red flag: Contains trans fat (0.3g)
Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

Green flag: High protein (25g per 100g)
Green flag: Source of fibre
Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

12 listed

Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate)
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Refined Wheat Flour
Maltitol (INS 965)
Dark Chocolate Compound (Maltitol INS 965)
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Cocoa Solids
Emulsifiers (INS 491, INS 322(i))
Maize Starch
Emulsifier (INS 322(i))
Iodized Salt
Raising Agent (INS 500(ii))

ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

BD3

Nutrition per 100 g

BNutritionDIngredients3Risk

VerdictFAIR

Energy332 kcal

Protein25 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Total sugars0 g

Added sugars0 g

Dietary fibre5 g

Total fat12.5 g

Saturated fat5 g

Trans fat0.25 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Sodium300 mg

Calcium500 mg

Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Whey protein wafer with hydrogenated oil listed twice.

Avvatar's Chocolate Protein Wafer Bar is built on whey protein isolate and concentrate, with refined wheat flour, maltitol and hydrogenated vegetable oil in both the wafer and the chocolate compound.

CleanPlate scores it [R]BD3. The B for nutrition reflects 25 g of whey protein and 500 mg of calcium per 100 g. The D for ingredients carries a red flag for hydrogenated vegetable oil, listed twice and never confirmed as fully hydrogenated, plus maida and maltitol. The 3 for risk comes from sodium and saturated fat.

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

Product name
“Protein Wafer Bar”
Holds
25 g of whey protein per 100 g, 30% of calories.
Product name
“Chocolate”
Partly true
Cocoa solids are listed without a %.

How BD3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →

01 Nutritional valueA to E

Good nutrient density

Protein: 25 g
Fibre: 5 g
Vitamins and minerals: Calcium
Energy: 332 kcal

zero sugar, high protein (whey isolate+concentrate, Tier 1), but moderate sat fat and elevated sodium (300mg/100g)

Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E

Heavily processed or flagged substances

Base: Protein Blend
Main fat: Hydrogenated Vegetable...
Sweeteners: Maltitol, Dark Chocolate Co...
Additives: 5
Flagged: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)

Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5

Moderate risk

Added sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Saturated fat: 5 g
Trans fat: 0.25 g

moderate risk from sat fat and sodium, offset by zero sugar

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

[R] Contains an ingredient on our red-flag list (such as a partially hydrogenated oil or a flagged synthetic dye), which cuts the ingredient grade.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

The list is a protein blend (whey isolate and concentrate), hydrogenated vegetable oil, refined wheat flour, maltitol, dark chocolate compound (maltitol, hydrogenated vegetable oil, cocoa), emulsifiers 491 and 322(i), maize starch, salt and raising agent.

Per 100 g: 332 kcal, 25 g protein, 5 g fibre, 0 g sugar, 12.5 g fat (5 g saturated), 0.25 g trans fat, 500 mg calcium and 300 mg sodium.

Ingredients to watch

Hydrogenated fat (type not stated)Concern
The label doesn't say whether this fat is fully or partially hydrogenated. Partial hydrogenation creates trans fat, and a 0 g trans fat line can still hide small amounts, so we treat it as partially hydrogenated until the maker confirms otherwise.
Refined flourWorth watching
The wafer is made from maida.
MaltitolWorth watching
Used in both wafer and coating.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Whey bars are clean by default"

The whey is good, but the wafer uses maida and hydrogenated oil.

Myth: "0 g sugar means no sweeteners"

Maltitol provides the sweetness.

How often, and how

Active adultsOccasional post-workout
ChildrenNot needed
Heart healthPrefer bars without hydrogenated oil

Smarter ways to eat it

Whey shake instead

A plain whey shake gives the protein without the wafer.

Pair with fruit

Adds fibre and natural carbohydrate.

Common questions

Is Avvatar Chocolate Protein Wafer Bar healthy?

Avvatar Chocolate Protein Wafer Bar scores BD3 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: Contains Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil; Contains trans fat (0.3g); Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: High protein (25g per 100g); Source of fibre; No added sugar.

What does the BD3 score mean?

The first letter (B) grades nutritional value: good nutrient density. The second letter (D) grades ingredient and label integrity: heavily processed or flagged substances. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Which ingredients in Avvatar Chocolate Protein Wafer Bar should I watch?

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), Refined Wheat Flour (Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil).

Last reviewed September 26, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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