24g Protein in a 60g Bar: How to Compare Protein Density

Quick answer: Each D8 Nutrition protein bar contains 24g of protein in a 60g bar, which means protein makes up 40% of the bar by weight. The D8 Double Chocolate Protein Bar contains 237 kcal (10.1g protein per 100 kcal), and the D8 Peanut Salted Caramel Protein Bar contains 229 kcal (10.5g protein per 100 kcal). Both bars have 0g added sugar, are gluten-free and are made in the UAE.

Source: D8 Nutrition product nutrition labels. Last updated: 25 September 2026.

Why the protein number alone isn't enough

Most protein bars print their protein content in large type on the front of the wrapper. That number is useful, but it doesn't tell the whole story. A larger bar will naturally contain more protein than a smaller one, and it will usually contain more calories too.

One useful way to compare bars of different sizes is protein density: how much protein a bar provides relative to its weight and its calories.

How we calculated protein density

Protein density is a useful way to compare protein bars of different sizes. It is one factor to consider alongside ingredients, sugar content, taste and price.

We use two simple formulas:

• Protein by weight (%) = protein grams ÷ bar weight × 100
• Protein per 100 calories (g) = protein grams ÷ calories × 100

D8 Double Chocolate Protein Bar (24g protein, 60g bar, 237 kcal)

• Protein by weight: 24 ÷ 60 × 100 = 40%
• Protein per 100 calories: 24 ÷ 237 × 100 = 10.1g

D8 Peanut Salted Caramel Protein Bar (24g protein, 60g bar, 229 kcal)

• Protein by weight: 24 ÷ 60 × 100 = 40%
• Protein per 100 calories: 24 ÷ 229 × 100 = 10.5g

All figures come from D8 nutrition labels and are rounded to one decimal place. The "calories from protein" row in the comparison table uses the standard 4 kcal per gram of protein (24g × 4 = 96 kcal).

D8 protein bars compared by flavour (per 60g bar)

	Double Chocolate	Peanut Salted Caramel
Bar weight	60g	60g
Protein	24g	24g
Calories	237 kcal	229 kcal
Protein by weight	40%	40%
Protein per 100 kcal	10.1g	10.5g
Calories from protein	40.5%	41.9%
Total sugars	1g	4g
Added sugars	0g	0g
Dietary fibre	3g	3g
Gluten-free	Yes	Yes
Made in	UAE	UAE

What makes up the protein blend

Both D8 bars use the same protein blend, which makes up 40% of the bar. It combines dairy protein (cow) and collagen peptides from a food-grade bovine source. Based on the formulation, each 60g bar contains approximately 18g of dairy protein ingredients and 6g of collagen peptides.

The two serve different roles:

• Dairy protein is one of the most widely used protein sources in food and nutrition products. It is a complete protein, meaning it provides all the essential amino acids.
• Collagen is the main structural protein in the body's skin and connective tissue. Unlike dairy protein, it is not a complete protein. It contributes to the bar's total protein, but the dairy protein is the main source of essential amino acids.

You can read more about collagen and the current research in our article on collagen in protein bars.

Why protein density can be useful

A protein-dense snack lets you add a meaningful amount of protein to your day without a large number of calories. Protein is also generally more filling than the same calories from refined carbohydrates, which is one reason people choose it between meals.

A few everyday situations where this helps:

• Busy workdays, when lunch gets delayed and you want something more substantial than a sweet snack.
• Tracking calories, when each snack needs to be worth its place in your day.
• An active lifestyle, as a convenient snack alongside regular meals.

Our guide to high-protein snacks for busy days in the UAE covers more of these situations.

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in a D8 protein bar?

Each 60g D8 bar, both Double Chocolate and Peanut Salted Caramel, contains 24g of protein.

How many calories are in a D8 protein bar?

The D8 Double Chocolate Protein Bar contains 237 kcal and the D8 Peanut Salted Caramel Protein Bar contains 229 kcal per 60g bar.

How much protein does D8 provide per 100 calories?

Double Chocolate provides 10.1g of protein per 100 kcal, and Peanut Salted Caramel provides 10.5g of protein per 100 kcal.

Is 24g of protein in a 60g bar a high protein density?

At 40% protein by weight and about 41–42% of calories from protein, D8 bars are protein-dense. For reference, EU nutrition-claim rules allow a food to be described as "high protein" when at least 20% of its energy comes from protein.

Do D8 bars contain added sugar?

No. Both flavours contain 0g added sugar. They are sweetened with maltitol and isomalt, which are sweeteners that may have a laxative effect if consumed in excess.

Are D8 bars gluten-free?

Yes. They are made in a facility that also handles wheat, so please check the full allergen information on the product page if you have a gluten-related condition.

Are D8 bars vegetarian?

No. The collagen peptides come from a food-grade bovine (cowhide) source.

Are D8 bars a sports nutrition product?

No. D8 bars are designed as an everyday protein snack and are not intended as a specialised sports nutrition product.

Where are D8 bars made?

In the United Arab Emirates.

The bottom line

Protein by weight and protein per 100 calories are useful ways to see how much of a bar is protein, and what it costs you in calories. Alongside ingredients, sugar content and taste, they can help you choose a bar that suits you. Both D8 protein bars deliver 24g of protein in a 60g bar: 40% protein by weight, 0g added sugar, gluten-free and made in the UAE.

Explore D8 Double Chocolate and Peanut Salted Caramel →

This article provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice.