Nutrition bar (Tiger's Milk)
Common food
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This is a dense, chewy energy bar with a sweet, caramel-like flavor and a slightly gritty, oat-based texture. Packed with protein and carbohydrates, it's designed for sustained energy release. The high sugar content provides a quick, intense energy boost.
Calorie split: 16% protein · 54% carbs · 31% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Athletes and hikers love it for its potent, portable energy kick and satisfying, sweet, nutty flavor that feels like a treat during intense activity.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (36.4g/100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes and crashes. To counteract this, pair it with a source of healthy fat or protein (like a handful of nuts) and practice portion control by eating half a bar at a time.
Key benefits
- High protein content supports muscle maintenance.
- Dense carbohydrate profile for quick energy.
- Convenient, portable meal or snack replacement.
- Contains dietary fiber for digestive health.
- Calorie-dense for active individuals.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The name 'Tiger's Milk' (Leche de Tigre) traditionally refers to the zesty citrus marinade for Peruvian ceviche, but this bar co-opts the name to imply potent, primal energy.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 10.3 g |
| Energy | 387 kcal |
| Protein | 16.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 56.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 429 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 10.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 336 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 560 mg |
| Potassium, K | 294 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 168 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.4 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 5.9 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 16.8 mg |
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.32 mg |
| Niacin | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.7 mg |
| Folate, total | 55.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 55.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 55.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 42.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 4.2 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 4.2 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 ug |
| Retinol | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.6 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.0 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.47 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.9 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 7.7 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.60 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.0 mg |
FAQ
What does a Tiger's Milk bar taste like?
It has a strong, sweet flavor reminiscent of honey, caramel, or toasted oats, with a dense, chewy, and sometimes slightly gritty texture.
Is it good for weight loss?
Due to its high calorie density (387 kcal/100g), it's generally not ideal for weight loss unless carefully portion-controlled as part of a high-energy diet for active individuals.
Can I eat it every day?
While possible, its high sugar content makes it more suitable as an occasional energy boost rather than a daily staple. Varying your snack sources is recommended for balanced nutrition.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.87 kcal/g · 17% calories from protein · 2.3 g fiber · 36.4 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.57 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.