Best Overall Protein Bars?

[uhockey]

The ingredients in OH Yeah, Trioplex, Labarada, and Supreme are VASTLY inferior to Zero Impact or Sustain bar. Macros and "nutrient profile" don't tell the whole story, at all.

[Nyyankz123]

The ingredients in OH Yeah, Trioplex, Labarada, and Supreme are VASTLY inferior to Zero Impact or Sustain bar. Macros and "nutrient profile" don't tell the whole story, at all.

this man just summed up the protein bar industry with that comment.
you know your stuff i see, Uhockey.

But you must infer, they do taste really good, eh?

[Rodzilla]

this man just summed up the protein bar industry with that comment.
you know your stuff i see, Uhockey.

But you must infer, they do taste really good, eh?

yes, they do. Both flavors, I ate them during an all out cheat fest - that good.

[Nyyankz123]

yes, they do. Both flavors, I ate them during an all out cheat fest - that good.

Protein Bar cheat fest? this does not sound too "cheaty" to these ears.

Unless you say how many you had, or what it was all about? ? ?

[BOLDERNECK]

there are a ton for me..labrada,musclemilk,uturn....the taste of protein bars has really improved...not long ago they were ****

[uhockey]

Protein Bar cheat fest? this does not sound too "cheaty" to these ears.

Unless you say how many you had, or what it was all about? ? ?

At the Arnold a few years ago, I couldn't count due to the sample bites, but I've no doubt I had well over 30 total bars. That, is a cheat.

Hell, I consider many of the mainstream bars a cheat if I ate just one.

There is more refined sugar/unnatrual substances in one commercial bar than in my entire normal daily diet.

[5opote]

I LOVE the Costas Foods Muscle Sandwich. Great taste (if you like creamy peanutbutter) and the sugars and fat are average.

[alvinali6]

taste wise, i will go for MHP macrobolic bar. their wafery texture makes it easier for me to chow & the after taste were not as bad as other.

[precisou2004]

I love the ISS protein bars but what effect would the sugar alcohol in it have in muscle gain, fat loss or otherwise. I know its bad for weight loss, so I've heard. What is your imput on this ?

[JonZ]

http://www.vhtbody.com/rp_collagen.htm

"Those bones and skins get soaked in lime, seared with acid and molded into edible gelatin or collagen. Now they're part of countless protein bars. Mind you, you won't find pig's feet, cattle hide etc. when you check the ingredients. That's because they're hidden behind names like Gelatin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Gelatin. Both collagen and gelatin have a Protein Efficiency Ratio and a Biological Value of 0 or less than 0. That's because they both lack an essential amino acid required to make them a complete protein. So they won't build or fuel your muscles. If the bar says 30 grams of protein and it's made from exclusively gelatin or collagen, you're not getting 30 grams of real, usable protein. Period. Real Protein is real protein. No collagen. No gelatin. Real Protein is 70% pure whey protein, 20% soy protein isolate and 10% milk protein isolate.* With 30 grams of 100% protein to build muscle mass, 28 grams of carbs, 6 grams of fat.* In seven fresh flavors filled with crunchy whey crisps, real fruits and coated with real Belgian chocolate.* No hooves. No hides. No bones. No skins. No weasels. No bull."


"Hydrolyzed Gelatin: A breakdown product of gelatin. Hydrolyzed gelatin is a cholesterol-free protein source (about 95% pure protein) obtained from the fibrous insoluble protein collagen, commonly found in nature as a major constituent of skin, bones and connective tissue. Dietary gelatin is usually derived from pork, fish, or beef. In foods, the addition of hydrolyzed gelatin produces a smooth textured product that results in good mouth feel and moistness. Specifically, EAS uses hydrolyzed gelatin as a supplementary protein source, to keep bars soft and to improve the texture of particular supplements. In and of itself, the amino acid profile may not be considered optimal compared to other proteins, such as milk and soy proteins"

I dont eat any bars that Hydrolyzed Collagen or Hydrolyzed Gelatin. Theyre complete garbage.

You guys should be checking the ingredients of the bars you eat.

[Sibrek]

JonZ, not that you're an expert on the topic or anything, but by the reasoning they give for collagen/other crappy proteins being unusable...is it only beacuse they're 'incomplete?' because in that case, they're definitely completed by the rest of the AAs in the other protein sources.

[sylentiger]

Snickers Marathon Bars 20g protien and 36g carbs They taste GREAT!!!!

[BuckeyeMuscle]

Snickers Marathon Bars 20g protien and 36g carbs They taste GREAT!!!!

lmao.....what a joke

you realize your eating a candy bar, right?

[slimcharles]

My favorites

Power bar Protein Bar

Metrx protein plus (32 grams in one bar)

[xjeffx]

I stopped at a 7/11 the other day because I was on the road and STARVING. I don't eat bars very often but I needed one. I saw a muscle milk bar. I think it had 25g of protein and 11g of sugar. More than I'd prefer but I needed something.

I can't speak for the ingredients but it certainly tasted AMAZING. Best I've ever had, that's for sure.

[j4l4p3n0]

I never used to like protein bars because they were all dry and usually tasted really bad, but I must say Muscle Milk bars are amazing. I bought a Chocolate Carmel bar and ate it outside of the store and then went back in and bought to boxes of 8. I definitly reccomend it.

[mindyk]

http://www.vhtbody.com/rp_collagen.htm

"Those bones and skins get soaked in lime, seared with acid and molded into edible gelatin or collagen. Now they're part of countless protein bars. Mind you, you won't find pig's feet, cattle hide etc. when you check the ingredients. That's because they're hidden behind names like Gelatin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Gelatin. Both collagen and gelatin have a Protein Efficiency Ratio and a Biological Value of 0 or less than 0. That's because they both lack an essential amino acid required to make them a complete protein. So they won't build or fuel your muscles. If the bar says 30 grams of protein and it's made from exclusively gelatin or collagen, you're not getting 30 grams of real, usable protein. Period. Real Protein is real protein. No collagen. No gelatin. Real Protein is 70% pure whey protein, 20% soy protein isolate and 10% milk protein isolate.* With 30 grams of 100% protein to build muscle mass, 28 grams of carbs, 6 grams of fat.* In seven fresh flavors filled with crunchy whey crisps, real fruits and coated with real Belgian chocolate.* No hooves. No hides. No bones. No skins. No weasels. No bull."


"Hydrolyzed Gelatin: A breakdown product of gelatin. Hydrolyzed gelatin is a cholesterol-free protein source (about 95% pure protein) obtained from the fibrous insoluble protein collagen, commonly found in nature as a major constituent of skin, bones and connective tissue. Dietary gelatin is usually derived from pork, fish, or beef. In foods, the addition of hydrolyzed gelatin produces a smooth textured product that results in good mouth feel and moistness. Specifically, EAS uses hydrolyzed gelatin as a supplementary protein source, to keep bars soft and to improve the texture of particular supplements. In and of itself, the amino acid profile may not be considered optimal compared to other proteins, such as milk and soy proteins"

I dont eat any bars that Hydrolyzed Collagen or Hydrolyzed Gelatin. Theyre complete garbage.

You guys should be checking the ingredients of the bars you eat.

wow, I rarely eat protein bars as I prefer a good old fashioned protein shake, but if I do happen to have one I am SO checking the label!

ugh

[GiambiFan]

I really like Met-rx Colossal Big 100 Super Cookie Crunch. Barely tastes like a protein bar. Literally tastes like a cookie/cake type of thing. 410 calories, 32g protein.

[Executivej]

My Protein Bar Reviews

1) Sustain Bars: I don't understand why people like these bars, extremely disappointing. Dry, bad taste, i have two boxes i cannot give away (both flavors).

2) VPX Zero Impact: Definitely better than Sustain but a little dry and "chalky", would never be confused with a candy bar

3) Supreme Bars: Tastes AWESOME. Falls apart a little but really think i'm eating a candy bar. Problem is, if you do a double take at the ingredient profile, you really are eating a candy bar!

4) Oh Yeah: Same problem as Supreme...unreal taste, questionable profile.

5) Muscle Milk: Same as 3 and 4.

6) Promax: Seems to be the best balance to me of taste and profile.. not going to kill you with the ingrediants especially if you're in the middle of a low fat diet but it won't blow you away.

7) Big Colossal: These are true meal replacement bars to be prepared for the 400+ calories and lots of carbs and fat. Tastes nice, but can have an even bigger negative impact on you if you're in thr middle of a diet.


Bottom line: Protein bars have come a long way but without a doubt, the better the ingrediants, the worse the taste. We've yet to find that pinnicle where a bar almost tastes like a candy bar and is loaded with protien while also being low sugar, carbs, and fat.... Unlike Powders which there are many options that offer that profile and are very drinkable.

[jonflesh]

My Protein Bar Reviews

1) Sustain Bars: I don't understand why people like these bars, extremely disappointing. Dry, bad taste, i have two boxes i cannot give away (both flavors).

2) VPX Zero Impact: Definitely better than Sustain but a little dry and "chalky", would never be confused with a candy bar

3) Supreme Bars: Tastes AWESOME. Falls apart a little but really think i'm eating a candy bar. Problem is, if you do a double take at the ingredient profile, you really are eating a candy bar!

4) Oh Yeah: Same problem as Supreme...unreal taste, questionable profile.

5) Muscle Milk: Same as 3 and 4.

6) Promax: Seems to be the best balance to me of taste and profile.. not going to kill you with the ingrediants especially if you're in the middle of a low fat diet but it won't blow you away.

7) Big Colossal: These are true meal replacement bars to be prepared for the 400+ calories and lots of carbs and fat. Tastes nice, but can have an even bigger negative impact on you if you're in thr middle of a diet.


Bottom line: Protein bars have come a long way but without a doubt, the better the ingrediants, the worse the taste. We've yet to find that pinnicle where a bar almost tastes like a candy bar and is loaded with protien while also being low sugar, carbs, and fat.... Unlike Powders which there are many options that offer that profile and are very drinkable.

if u are having a tough time giving away the sustain bars im sure a lot of forum members, myself included, would be willing to take them off your hands

[WillTheBuilder]

I prefer XS and Trim Advantage Bars, can't forget about the Trim Advantage chips too. Someone directed me to this site www.jdhaliwal1.qhealthzone.com and most of my supplements actually come from there for the last couple months.

[mmeyer41]

I just want to find a bar that can function as a meal replacement.


Everything on the market now is either full of sugar, or sugar-alcohols....

I want carbs.......it's just that I want good carbs!!

hey bro, the up your mass bars by MHP are really good and the carbs in them are good carbs!

[WillTheBuilder]

Ok, what is a bar that has very low carbs, AND very low sugar (sorta go hand in hand), low saturated fat, and doesn't taste like cement. Doesn't have to taste "amazing", just not bad and be very very nutritious.

Read my post above...

[GNC_guy101]

Cliff Barsssss! Yummmmm!!!

[cventres]

Man, you all really like VPX Zero Impact? I bought a box of the choc. peanut butter and its kinda tastes like a stale brownie and very dry. I can only eat about 3/4 of the bar before the dryness gets to me and i don't want to eat it anymore.

[mightydustloop]

Man, you all really like VPX Zero Impact? I bought a box of the choc. peanut butter and its kinda tastes like a stale brownie and very dry. I can only eat about 3/4 of the bar before the dryness gets to me and i don't want to eat it anymore.

Really is all a matter of perspective. I really enjoy the taste, but there's no doubt that in terms of candy bar simulation Zero Impact is a far cry away.

[blackdream71]

The ingredients in OH Yeah, Trioplex, Labarada, and Supreme are VASTLY inferior to Zero Impact or Sustain bar. Macros and "nutrient profile" don't tell the whole story, at all.

that might be so, but when the hell is the Sustain bar gonna be available?

it seems like its been on backorder for 6 months, what gives?

must be arriving by camel express from Egypt, lol, i kid i kid.

[uhockey]

that might be so, but when the hell is the Sustain bar gonna be available?

it seems like its been on backorder for 6 months, what gives?

must be arriving by camel express from Egypt, lol, i kid i kid.

As a matter of fact, smart ass, they are in our warehouse now and shipping to all retailers. With the financial outlay to source LX2.0 (and its incredible sales requiring us to make a second batch, already) Sustain bars took a back seat.

The goal, for now, is to keep them in stock permanently.

[blackdream71]

As a matter of fact, smart ass, they are in our warehouse now and shipping to all retailers. With the financial outlay to source LX2.0 (and its incredible sales requiring us to make a second batch, already) Sustain bars took a back seat.

The goal, for now, is to keep them in stock permanently.

cool.

[Rodzilla]

1) Sustain Bars: I don't understand why people like these bars, extremely disappointing. Dry, bad taste, i have two boxes i cannot give away (both flavors).

I'm trying to buy these from you