Nutrition Bars
Not long ago, the energy bar 
market consisted of few choices. Today, the energy bar market offers a cornucopia of products that fill a number of categories and needs. Whether you’re looking for a low calorie snack, a tasty alternative to a candy bar, or a protein packed post-workout bar , there’s a bar out there for you. More importantly, bland, tasteless, gummy, and downright disgusting bars are a thing of the past as today’s bars taste better. Flavors like cookie dough ,country blueberry pie ,peanut marshmallow eclipse ,chocolate fudge , and strawberry shortcake can often taste almost as good as a candy bar. But it’s important to be label-conscious as many bars can pack as much sugar and fat and as many calories as the snacks they’re replacing.
Factors in Choosing a Nutrition Bar
Price Range
- As bars have diversified so have prices -- a quality protein bar can be pretty expensive.
- Depending on size, quality, content, and the number of bars you buy, prices can range from under a dollar to as much as $5 per bar.
- More expensive bars are usually made with better ingredients and contain more protein .
Nutritional Content
- Grams of Protein Per Serving
- The measure of protein in each bar is important both as a nutritional element and as an element of quality.
- Typically the more protein the better, and the more expensive the bar.
- Grams of Carbs and Sugar Per Serving
- If you’re looking for an endurance bar you’ll want more carbs, while you’d want fewer carbs in a diet bar.
- More important than the overall carb count is the bar’s sugar content, as that will have more of an effect on weight gain.
- Grams Fat Per Serving
- Most bars will be low in fat, but it’s always important to monitor how much fat you’re consuming.
Types of Bars
Protein Bars
- These bars are designed to deliver a substantial serving of protein for a post workout snack.
- They’ll often be higher in calories and larger, often with as many as 30 grams of protein per serving.
- Here are the best protein bars:
Diet Bars
- Diet bars are lower in calories and carbs.
- They’re intended to replace a small meal or serve as a snack.
- These are popular diet bars:
Meal Replacement Bars
- These bars are designed for people trying to supplement a meal.
- There are two main types of meal replacement bars, those for people trying to gain weight and those for people trying to lose weight.
- Calories, carbs, and protein will vary.
- Try these meal replacement bars:
Energy Bars
- Energy bars are generally designed for endurance athletes.
- They have more carbs to provide “fuel”.
- Some of the best energy bars are:
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