Why can't they make protein bars like this????

[kibslib]

Alright take lean body cookies and cream protein bar for example. Its got like 30g of protein (casien, hydrolyzed whey, and 1 other good source i think) 8g of fat and like 4g of sat fat. I think net carbs is like 10. Anyway, If you read the nutrition label like all the fat and sat fat(hydrolyized oil) comes from the coating.. I took the coating off today completely and the bar still tasted awsome. Now why can't they just make a protein bar like this? 30g of protein 1g of fat and low carbs... I know they put the coating on there to make the bar taste "awsome" but it just makes the bar less healthy for you. Also take a detour bar for example if you eat the bar without the chocolate coating it still tastes awsome and you probably reducing 8g of fat and 6 sat fat. Anyone with me on this?

[user34566548717114]

if thats true i would be all over those bars


speaking of which i was trying to find some good protien bars, I came acrosse these
http://store.yahoo.com/sosnutrition/issolprotbar.html

anyone know anything about them (most importantly if those stats are true) 9g's of carbs for 30 of protien is pretty sick, and I am hesitant to believe it

[kibslib]

Originally posted by dvv
if thats true i would be all over those bars


speaking of which i was trying to find some good protien bars, I came acrosse these
http://store.yahoo.com/sosnutrition/issolprotbar.html

anyone know anything about them (most importantly if those stats are true) 9g's of carbs for 30 of protien is pretty sick, and I am hesitant to believe it

I would read the nutrition lable first... check for the sources of protein. I didn't realize when I bought lean body peanut buttter flavored bars w/ 30 g of protein and like 12 net carbs that the 2nd source of protein was collagen. So what was 30g of protein was really 20g at best....
They really should make protein bars like i suggested.. ah you know what? screw it.. I'll make the bars and get rich..peace.

[kibslib]

anyone agree? Or are there bars out there already like that?

[newps34]

Tri-O-Plex bars are good. Probably the closest to homemade or all natural as you are going to find.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cj/tri.html

Calories: 358
Calories from Fat: 90
Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 220 mg
Potassium: 456 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 34 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugars: 9 g
Protein: 33 g
Vitamin C: 200%
Calcium: 11%
Iron: 33%
Vitamin E: 2%
Niacin: 20%
Folic Acid: 6%
Vitamin B12: 30%
Phosphorus: 19%
Magnesium: 15%

Ingredients:
CJ Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate), Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Oat Flour, Fruit Juice, Natural Grain Dextrin, Shredded Coconut, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, natural Flavors, Canola Oil, Vegetable Glycerin. Contains 2% or less of the following: Glucose Syrup, Dextrose, Fiber, Salt, Sucralose, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Benzoate.

[kibslib]

Originally posted by newps34
Tri-O-Plex bars are good. Probably the closest to homemade or all natural as you are going to find.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cj/tri.html

Calories: 358
Calories from Fat: 90
Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 220 mg
Potassium: 456 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 34 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugars: 9 g
Protein: 33 g
Vitamin C: 200%
Calcium: 11%
Iron: 33%
Vitamin E: 2%
Niacin: 20%
Folic Acid: 6%
Vitamin B12: 30%
Phosphorus: 19%
Magnesium: 15%

Ingredients:
CJ Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate), Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Oat Flour, Fruit Juice, Natural Grain Dextrin, Shredded Coconut, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, natural Flavors, Canola Oil, Vegetable Glycerin. Contains 2% or less of the following: Glucose Syrup, Dextrose, Fiber, Salt, Sucralose, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Benzoate.

Its got 34g of carbs, 10g of fat, and its main protein source is soy protein.. not a good bar

[newps34]

First off, soy protein isn't as quality as whey or casein but at least it is not collagen.

Secondly, 34 grams of low GI carbs, 9 of which are fiber, are not a lot of carbs at all. Whether you are bulking, cutting, or maintaining, your body and more importantly, your brain, needs carbs to function properly.

Lastly, I am in no way saying this is the perfect bar. However, it is a lot better than most bars I have seen or consumed. But to tell you the truth, I rarely rely on bars. Maybe once every month, if that. There is no better subsitition for food, than food itself.

Good luck finding the "perfect" bar. I would attempt making one yourself if you haven't already. At least you'll know what's in it.

P.S. I'm not sure w/ this specific bar, but the peanut flavored bars get a majority of its fat from nuts and canola oil. By the way, 10 gr. of fat is less than a handful of nuts or about 90 cals.

[Bily Lovec]

358 Kcals is a little out of my league.. I only use bars when Im away from food, and have to eat somthing to hold me for a little while. My normal meal is 300 kcal
now my next bulk, I may try um for a meal replacement

[newps34]

Bily: How many Cals you consuming daily? Better yet, how many meals do you consume daily? I typically eat 6-7 smaller meals per day. When I say smaller, at most 350 cals. My largest being PWO.

[Skywalker]

Originally posted by kibslib
Its got 34g of carbs, 10g of fat, and its main protein source is soy protein.. not a good bar

358 Cals!!! I would rather have a 1/2 cup of oats and 2 scoops of ON chocolate whey=370 cals

with nearly 50g pro, 30g carbs (which of is like 10g fiber), and less than 5g fat

[Dedicatedforlife]

Tri-O-plex bars are a good "mini" cheat because they taste sooo damn good. It is by far the best tasting protein bar...sure it has some fat and more carbs than you want, but at least its 100x healthier than a chocolate bar.

[Rijulchop]

Most bars have either lots of fat or sugar or low quality protein.