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==Nutrition== A typical energy bar weighs between 30 and 50 grams and is likely to supply about 200β300 [[calorie]]s (840β1,300 [[joule]]s), 3β9 grams of [[fat]], 7β15 grams of [[protein]], and 20β40 grams of [[carbohydrate]]s β the three sources of [[energy]] in food.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nutrition Bar Comparison Chart|url=http://www.mesaaz.gov/fire/wellness/pdf/nutritionbarcomparisonchart.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527180845/http://www.mesaaz.gov/fire/wellness/pdf/NutritionBarComparisonChart.pdf|archive-date=27 May 2010|access-date=21 October 2009|publisher=Mesa AZ fire department}}</ref> In order to provide energy quickly, most of the carbohydrates are various types of [[Sugar|sugars]] like [[fructose]], [[glucose]], [[maltodextrin]] and others in various ratios, combined with complex carbohydrate sources, such as [[Oat|oats]] or [[barley]]. Proteins come mostly in the form of [[whey protein]].{{cn|date=February 2022}} Fats sources are often [[cocoa butter]] and [[Types of chocolate#Dark chocolate|dark chocolate]].{{cn|date=February 2022}}
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