CHIEF NUTRITION COLLAGEN BAR DOUBLE CHOC
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$3.50 per bar | Single 45g bars
Where to Buy
Health food stores, online, Woolworths
MANDY'S TAKE
“This is a protein bar that aims to do it all – and mostly delivers. With 59% cashews, just 6.8g sugar, and 31.6g protein from a mix of nuts and grass-fed collagen, it’s a nutrient-dense, functional snack. Ingredients like camu camu, MCT oil, and collagen aren’t just buzzwords; they serve real nutritional roles.
That said, it lands in our ‘Functional but Not Wholefood’ category due to its use of protein isolates, MCT powder, and fibre additives. It’s a clean, high-performance option for adults. It’s just not an everyday pick for kids. At $3.50, it’s premium but fair value for what it delivers.”
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- Exceptional protein (31.6g/100g) - functional and satiating
- Very low sugar (6.8g/100g) - no refined sugars or syrups
- 59% cashews - real food base
- Excellent fibre (10.2g/100g)
- Grass-fed collagen - functional support for joints and gut
- Smartly formulated with purpose-driven ingredients
- Processed Ingredients
- Long ingredient list
- Natural flavour added
- Very high calorie
- Not vegetarian
- Premium price
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Processed sugars: brown rice syrup and sugar
Limited whole food ingredients beyond oats
Contains glycerine additive
Fibre partly from extracted chicory root
Colours: Natural
No Artificial Colours: Win!
WHO'S IT FOR?
- Babies & Toddlers
- Kids (dense and hard to digest - older kids preferably)
- Teens (especially post-sport)
- Adults (post-workout or for long lasting energy)*
- *Portion control important due to high calorie content
- Low sugar
- Gluten-free
- High protein
- Contains nuts
- Not vegetarian (contains bovine collagen)
- Paleo - aligned
BETTER OPTIONS
- Hard to beat for protein!
- Cashews + protein balls
- Greek yoghurt with nuts
- Homemade protein bars
- Higher protein options
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
Choc Chip Oat Muesli Bars
Looking for a wholesome treat that’s perfect for your kids lunchbox? These Protein-packed Chocolate Chip Oat Muesli Bars are just what you need! Packed with nutritious ingred
Watch the Reel
THE VERDICT
This bar overdelivers on function with exceptional protein, low sugar, and a real food base led by 59% cashews. While it contains processed ingredients like collagen, MCT oil, and fibre powders, this is a great example of when processing can serve a clear nutritional purpose. That’s why it sits in our ‘Functional but Not Wholefood’ category: a smart, performance-driven choice for active adults — just not one we’d recommend for everyday family snacking or younger kids expecting a treat.
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