Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bar White Choc Raspberry
Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bar White Choc Raspberry: independently scored 8.5/10 on Protein Score and 5.4/10 on Clean Score by ProteinScore.
15.7g protein per serve · 203 cal · 5.6g sugar · 99mg sodium · 60g serve.
Overview
This isn't your typical chewy, dense protein bar; it's a soft, layered snack designed to feel more like a dessert. The White Choc Raspberry flavour leans into its sweet brief, with a texture that stands apart from the often-gummy protein bar field. Its sugar content sits just under the category average for protein snacks, while its protein density is also a touch lower than the typical bar we see. Compared with Muscle Nation's Peanut Butter Cup - Choc Peanut, this bar has 3.9g less protein and 5.3g more sugar per 100g. This highlights its positioning as a sweeter, more flavour-led option within the brand's broader lineup of bars and snacks. The texture is the main event here, achieved through a long and complex list of ingredients including humectants, thickeners and multiple fibres. It's a glovebox or desk-drawer snack for when a sweet craving hits, but it's not the leanest protein source on the shelf. We see it as a smarter swap for a chocolate bar, rather than a dedicated post-workout recovery tool.
Protein Score: 8.5/10
This bar lands firmly in the middle of the pack for protein content. The 15.7g of protein per 60g bar is a decent contribution, clearing the bar for a true protein snack and earning a 7/10. It offers 7.7g of protein for every 100 calories, a solid efficiency metric for a snack that feels this indulgent. On the shelf, this sits just above the category average for protein score. It's a noticeable step up from the 2-5g of protein you'd find in a standard muesli bar, but it falls short of the 20-30g of protein common in more dedicated, recovery-focused bars. The protein blend relies on milk protein isolate, whey concentrate, hydrolysed collagen and soy protein. For the shopper, this means a multi-source blend that supports the custard-like texture, but it's not the highest-protein option in the Muscle Nation range.
Clean Score: 5.4/10
Is this a simple, whole-food snack? The ingredient list suggests not. With 50 ingredients, including 12 additives like thickeners, emulsifiers and sweeteners, it's one of the more heavily processed bars we've analysed. This earns it a Clean Score/10, which trails the category average. The long list is the trade-off for the unique soft custard texture and its shelf stability. Ingredients like glycerol, polydextrose and various gums are here to create that specific mouthfeel and keep the bar from drying out. It also uses a mix of sweeteners including maltitol, sucralose (955), erythritol (968), and monk fruit to keep the sugar number down. While it avoids artificial colours, the sheer volume of processed ingredients and additives places it at the lower end of our Clean Score rankings. This isn't a bar for the ingredient-conscious shopper, but rather for someone prioritising a specific dessert-like experience over a shorter, cleaner ingredient deck.
Wins
- Delivers 15.7g of protein in a single 60g bar.
- A high fibre content of 15.3g per 100g.
- A unique soft, custard-like texture unlike typical protein bars.
Watch outs
- A very long list of 50 ingredients.
- Contains multiple sugar alcohols, including maltitol and sorbitol.
- Lower protein and higher sugar than other bars in the brand's range.
Ingredients
Muscle Nation White Chocolate Custard 26% (White Chocolate Custard Powder (Milk Protein Isolate (77%), Skim Milk Powder, Inulin, Coconut MCT Oil Powder, Anticaking Agent (551), Thickener (Carboxymethyl Cellulose), Flavours, Sweetener (Sucralose), Sodium Chloride), Sweetener (Maltitol), Humectant (Glycerol), Isomalto-Oligosaccharide (Soluble Fibre), Natural Flavour), No Added Sugar White Choc 20% (Vegetable Fat, Sweetener (968), Milk Solids 15%, Inulin, Corn Fibre, Emulsifier (Soy 322), Natural Flavour, Intense Sweetener (960), Monk Fruit Sweetener), Berry Paste 8% (Fruit (Concentrated Apple Puree (31%), Cherry Puree (6%), Concentrated Elderberry Juice (0.8%)), Humectant (Sorbitol, Glycerol), Invert Sugar, Bulking Agent (Polydextrose), Sunflower Oil, Wheat Fibre, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Natural Flavour, Firming Agent (Calcium Lactate), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)), Polydextrose, Humectant (Glycerol), Hydrolysed Collagen, Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Milk Protein Concentrate, Berry Bites 4%, Isomalto-Oligosaccharide (Soluble Fibre), Sweetener (Maltitol), Sunflower Oil, Soy Protein Crisps, Natural Flavour, Salt, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Colour (150a), Acidity Regulator (Malic Acid), Antioxidant (Vitamin E).
50 ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
- Will the sugar alcohols in this bar cause stomach issues?
- For some people, yes. This bar contains several sugar alcohols, including maltitol, sorbitol and erythritol (968), which can cause digestive upset like gas or bloating in sensitive individuals. They are used to provide sweetness without the calories of sugar, which helps keep the total sugar per serve to 5.6g. If you know you react to sugar alcohols, you might want to approach this one with caution. We'd suggest starting with half a bar to see how you go.
- Is this bar filling enough for a snack?
- Yes, in our view it's quite a substantial snack. At 203 calories, it's more than a light bite, and the high fibre content of 15.3g per 100g helps with satiety. The combination of protein and fibre makes it a useful option for bridging a meal gap or tackling an afternoon slump. It's certainly more filling than a standard chocolate bar with similar calories, so we'd grab it when you need something with a bit of staying power.
- Is this a good bar for post-workout recovery?
- It can contribute, but it's not a dedicated recovery bar. The 15.7g of protein is a solid amount for a general snack and will certainly help with muscle repair. However, many athletes look for 20g or more of protein post-workout with minimal other macros. This bar's focus is more on flavour and a dessert-like experience. We think it's better suited as an everyday protein top-up or a sweet treat that works harder than a confectionary bar.
- How does this compare to other Muscle Nation protein bars?
- This bar is positioned as a more indulgent, flavour-focused option in the Muscle Nation range. Compared to their Peanut Butter Cup - Choc Peanut, for example, this White Choc Raspberry bar has 3.9g less protein and 5.3g more sugar per 100g. This reflects a deliberate trade-off, prioritising a softer, sweeter, custard-like experience over maximising the protein hit. If your main goal is protein density, other bars in the brand's lineup will likely be a better fit.
- Where can I buy the Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bar?
- This bar is widely available in major Australian supermarkets. We have it catalogued as being stocked at both Coles and Woolworths, so you should be able to find it in the health food or snack aisle there. It may also be available to purchase directly from the Muscle Nation website, which is a good place to check for the full range of flavours and products. Availability can vary by store location.