The Whole Truth Double Cocoa Protein Bar
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (6.5g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: High protein (25g per 100g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (10g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Ingredients, decoded
5 listed- Cashew Nuts (35%)
- Dates (27%)
- Raw Whey Protein (17%)
- Cocoa (11%)
- Almonds (10%)
BA3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewFive ingredients, no added sugar.
The Whole Truth Double Cocoa Protein Bar is made from cashews (35%), dates (27%), raw whey protein (17%), cocoa (11%) and almonds (10%).
CleanPlate scores it BA3. The B for nutrition reflects 25 g of protein and 10 g of fibre. The A for ingredients reflects a five-ingredient, whole-food list. The 3 for risk comes from energy density.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameHolds
“Double Cocoa”
Cocoa is 11% of the bar.
- Product nameHolds
“Protein Bar”
25 g of protein per 100 g, 20.3% of calories, just over our 20% threshold.
How BA3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 25 g
- Fibre
- 10 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 492 kcal
strong protein (25g, Tier 1 raw whey), but very high natural sugar (20g/100g from dates) and very high energy density (492kcal) reduce nutrient score
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Cashew Nuts
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 14 mg
- Saturated fat
- 6.5 g
- Trans fat
- 0.2 g
moderate-high risk from very high energy density and sugar/fat share, though entirely from whole foods, not ultra-processed ingredients
Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
The list is cashew nuts (35%), dates (27%), raw whey protein (17%), cocoa (11%) and almonds (10%).
Per 100 g: 492 kcal, 25 g protein, 10 g fibre, 20 g sugar (0 added), 26.5 g fat (6.5 g saturated) and 14 mg sodium.
Ingredients to watch
- Energy densityWorth watching
492 kcal per 100 g.
- Natural sugarWorth watching
20 g per 100 g from dates.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Chocolate bars can't be clean"
This one uses cocoa, not a chocolate compound.
Myth: "No added sugar means no sugar"
Dates supply 20 g per 100 g.
How often, and how
- Active adultsA strong snack or post-workout choice
- ChildrenHalf a bar
- DiabeticsLimit portion
Smarter ways to eat it
Break it in half
Half a bar is often enough for a snack.
Pair with milk
Adds calcium and more protein.
Common questions
Is The Whole Truth Double Cocoa Protein Bar healthy?
The Whole Truth Double Cocoa Protein Bar scores BA3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: High saturated fat (6.5g). On the plus side: High protein (25g per 100g); High fibre (10g); No added sugar.
What does the BA3 score mean?
The first letter (B) grades nutritional value: good nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.
Last reviewed September 26, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.
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