Scoring methodology · Protein bars
Every protein bar is evaluated against 3 rules, worth a total of 85 points. Your score is the percentage of points the product earns on what we actually know about it.
Quality score
Each rule contributes points up to a known maximum. We sum them, divide by the total possible, and that's the headline number on the product.
Unknowns
If we couldn't verify an attribute, that rule earns zero. Brands aren't rewarded for non-disclosure, and we don't fill the gap with a guess.
clean_ingredients
No harmful contaminants flagged. Severity- and amount-weighted against food guidelines (per-serving MADL) using the shared food-path penalty math.
lab_indexed
A full third-party lab report has been indexed for this product. Protein bars in particular benefit from independent testing because whey concentrate sourcing varies widely in heavy-metal exposure.
packaging
Container material. Glass jars and paperboard score at the top; PET / polystyrene / generic plastic at the bottom. Generic "container" / "bottle" with no material signal lands mid-tier.
Scoring is a function applied to evidence. If you think a rule fired on the wrong evidence, the per-product breakdown shows the source for every contribution — each one is challengeable. The methodology itself is version-controlled and evolves in public.
