Question

Energy bars contain protein, carbohydrates, and added nutrients for athletes and others looking for an on-the-go meal. Look at an ingredients label for some common energy bars, concentrating on the vitamins and minerals added in small amounts, itemized at the end of the list. Examples might include calcium phosphate, ferrous fumarate, copper gluconate, riboflavin, and folic acid. Try to determine the chemical formulas of these ingredients and why they are added. Is there any significant difference among popular energy bars? Can you determine which compounds are ionic and which are covalent?

Answer 1

Promax Lower Sugar Protein Bar Chocolate Fudge :

Vitamin and Mineral Blend: Calcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, ascorbic acid, ferrous fumarate, alpha-tocopherol, acetate, niacinamide, zinc oxide, copper gluconate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, biotin, potassium iodide, vitamin B12.
Contains: Milk and Soy

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar (67g)

Calories: 210

Calories from fat: 50

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Total fat	6g	9%
Saturated fat	4g	20%
Trans fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	5mg	2%
Sodium	240 mg	10%
Potassium	240mg	7%
Total carbohydrate	33g	11%
Dietary Fiber	14g	56%
Sugars	9g
Sugar Alcohol	6g
Protein	18g	35%
Vitamin A		20%
Vitamin C		20%
Calcium		15%
Iron		40%
Vitamin E		20%
Thiamin		25%
Riboflavin		25%
Niacin		20%
Vitamin B6		20%
Folate		30%
Vitamin B12		20%
Biotin		20%
Pantothenic Acid		20%
Phosphorus		25%
Iodine		20%
Magnesium		10%
Zinc		25%
Copper		40%

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Balanced carbohydrate and protein content helps to actively regenerate muscle tissue and fuel your workouts

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