Yoga BarEnergy & Protein Bars#14 of 14 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Yoga Bar Dark Chocolate 10g Protein Wafer Bar

Red flags

  • Red flag: Contains Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (17.5g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (25g per 100g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

15 listed
  • Fermented Yeast Protein (Protein Blend)
  • Milk Solids (Protein Blend)
  • Sweetener (Maltitol)
  • Whole Wheat Flour/Atta (Multigrain Blend)
  • Jowar (Multigrain Blend)
  • Edible Coconut Oil
  • Edible Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
  • Milk Solids (1%)
  • Cocoa Solids (1%)
  • Nature Identical Flavouring Substance
  • Artificial Flavouring Substance
  • Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)
  • Maize Starch
  • Edible Common Salt
  • Improver Enzyme
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CD3

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionDIngredients3Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy467.5 kcal
Protein25 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre0 g
Total fat26 g
Saturated fat17.5 g
Trans fat0 g
Sodium442.5 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

A protein wafer with more saturated fat than protein.

Yoga Bar's Dark Chocolate Protein Wafer is built on fermented yeast protein and milk solids, sweetened with maltitol and layered with coconut oil and hydrogenated vegetable oil.

CleanPlate scores it [R]CD3. The C for nutrition reflects good protein weighed against high energy and saturated fat. The D for ingredients carries a red flag for hydrogenated oil the label doesn't confirm as fully hydrogenated. The 3 for risk comes from saturated fat and sodium.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Dark Chocolate”

    Partly true

    Cocoa solids are 1% of the bar, disclosed on the pack; flavourings round out the chocolate taste.

  • Product name

    “10g Protein”

    Holds

    25 g per 100 g, 21% of calories, so about 10 g in a 40 g bar.

How CD3 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
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
25 g
Fibre
0 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
468 kcal

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
D

Heavily processed or flagged substances

Base
Fermented Yeast Protein
Main fat
Edible Coconut Oil
Sweeteners
Sweetener
Additives
2
Flagged
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Artificial flavour or colour
Yes

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
442.5 mg
Saturated fat
17.5 g
Trans fat
0 g

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 protein blend is fermented yeast protein and milk solids. Sweetness comes from maltitol (25 g per 100 g). The fats are coconut oil and edible hydrogenated vegetable oil, type unspecified. Cocoa solids are 1%.

Per 100 g: 468 kcal, 25 g protein, 26 g fat (17.5 g saturated), 0 g added sugar and 443 mg sodium. Fibre is declared as 0.

Ingredients to watch

  • Saturated fatConcern

    17.5 g per 100 g.

  • 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.

  • MaltitolWorth watching

    25 g per 100 g. Can cause bloating.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Dark chocolate wafer means dark chocolate"

Cocoa solids are 1%. The flavour is mostly flavouring.

Myth: "Protein wafers are light"

At 468 kcal and 17.5 g saturated fat per 100 g, they are not.

How often, and how

  • Active adultsOccasional
  • ChildrenNot needed
  • Watching cholesterolAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

Choose a bar with nuts

Protein bars built on nuts and whole foods usually carry less saturated fat.

Real food protein

Curd, paneer or a boiled egg deliver protein without the fat.

Common questions

Is Yoga Bar Dark Chocolate 10g Protein Wafer Bar healthy?

Yoga Bar Dark Chocolate 10g Protein Wafer Bar scores CD3 (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; High saturated fat (17.5g). On the plus side: High protein (25g per 100g); No added sugar.

What does the CD3 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate 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 Yoga Bar Dark Chocolate 10g Protein Wafer Bar should I watch?

Edible Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil).

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

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