Are these protein bars good?

[hereforadvice]

In terms of the ingredients and nutritional content, are the following protein bars good to help build lean muscle (clean bulk)?
I am only considering these protein bars to help reach my daily macros + they are very easy and convenient to take when I'm on-the-go.

* Note: These protein bars are sold in Australia so I'm not sure if they are also available in the States or any other country.

Body Lo Carb Lite Bars by Body Science (Bsc); 40g
140.5 calories (14.4g protein, 3.1g fat; 1.8g saturated, 2.4 carbs; 1.4g sugar)

Ingredients:
Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Soy Isolate, Wheat Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Concentrate) Sugar -Free Choc(Maltitol, Vegetable Fat, Whey Powder, Soy Lecithin, Flavour), Polydextrose, Glycerine, Maltitol, Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, BSc Vitamin and MIneral MIx (Vitamin A,C,D,E, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Biotin, Panthotenic Acid, Chromnium, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Phosporous, Zinc) BSc Fat Burning Blend (Green Tea Extract, L-Carnitine, Garcinia Cambogia (HCA)), Mineral Salt, Potassium, Sweetener (Sucralose), Flavours, Colors (E102, 155, 133).


ProteinFX Lo Carb bars by Aussie Bodies; 60g
200 calories (17.6g protein, 6g fat; 3.5g saturated, 4g carbs; 1.9g sugar)

Ingredients:
Aussie Bodies Protein Blend (31.7%) (Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate), milk chocolate no added sugar (20%) {maltitol, cocoa butter, milk solids, cocoa mass [cocoa solids (37%)], emulsifiers (322, 476), natural flavour}, humectant (422), polydextrose, maltitol, maize starch, cocoa powder (3%), unsalted butter, emulsifier (322), flavours.


So if there is nothing wrong, which protein bar do you think is the better option?

[GGWarrior8]

AFAIK they are quite expensive. Making your own would be much cheaper and perhaps tastier. If they fit your macros, they are not bad though.

Btw what exactly do you mean clean bulk? Do you mean:

1. Eating a calorie surplus only from "clean foods" or
2. Do you mean eating a calorie surplus from a wide range of foods but keep track of your calorie intake and fat accumulation so you don't get too fat?

[NewarkBears]

Soy isolate is crap. And "wheat" isolate? WTF?

[GGWarrior8]

Soy isolate is crap. And "wheat" isolate? WTF?

If it allows him to obtain sufficient calories and protein then there is nothing wrong with it.....(yes I am assuming he is not stupid enough to obtain most of his calories and protein just from these bars)

[Vinhx]

they both taste bad. the bsc bar, less so, but still bad.

[GGWarrior8]

MAX cookies, the cookies n cream flavor taste good though IMO

[Vinhx]

MAX cookies, the cookies n cream flavor taste good though IMO

seconded! the fruit and nut is pretty good too

althought the macros arent too great haha. off the top of my head its 24g P /39g C/ 15g F? ~380kcals

[hereforadvice]

Btw what exactly do you mean clean bulk? Do you mean:

1. Eating a calorie surplus only from "clean foods" or
2. Do you mean eating a calorie surplus from a wide range of foods but keep track of your calorie intake and fat accumulation so you don't get too fat?

I guess a bit of both. I'm trying to add some lean muscle whilst putting on 1/2 per week without getting too much noticeable fat.

Looks like I'll take the Aussie Bodies Lo Carb as I have taken this in the past and they taste great (mocha is my favourite, chocolate is ok, and as for mind, well you get sick of the taste very quickly)

[chevro1et]

Saturated fats = I'd rather find something else. Like Quest Nutrition bars.

[BiggerWeighter]

all protein bars are trash...used to eat them when i was inexperienced.

[ausboi]

Any one trying to put on some lean mass..

Give FortiFX Baked Bars a crack.. Best tasting bars I have ever had. They use Whey Protein Isolate as well