Which protein bars are the best for losing weight?

EstyPorter
EstyPorter Posts: 39 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I eat a protein bar every morning before I work out. I have switched to a few different ones that have less sugar. Thats mainly what I check on the nutrition facts..the sugar. The ones I have now are called "Pure Protein, Eat good, look good" They have between 180-200 calries, 2 grams of sugar, and 6 grams of fat.

Does any one know of any that are healthier than that or have worked well? thanks!
I also had seen some that said 0 grams of sugar, but below that it said 11 grams of sugar alcohol... Im not sure what that means

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  • kaylindeschanel
    kaylindeschanel Posts: 105 Member
    i'm not so sure about protein bars, but i do know that KIND bars and LUNA bars do have a good reputation.

    it's best to avoid conventional protein/energy bars, such as Quaker's granola bars and Nature valley - they're just candy in disguise.

    just watch out for the carbohydrates to protein ratio.
    the sugar should not be crazy high - the protein should also be reasonable. too much is never good.

    there are also recipes for vegan granola bars that i've heard work really well.
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    My sister just started using the pure protein ones, they look okay. We also like the luna brand bars, but I try and have something else with them like some fruit if I have time.
  • volume77
    volume77 Posts: 670 Member
    quest
  • Sugalicious79
    Sugalicious79 Posts: 13
    Aren't sugar alcohols fairly ok to consume, compared to real sugar?
  • iKapuniai
    iKapuniai Posts: 594 Member
    I do like Pure Protein, however, I heard "Quest" bars tastes pretty good, and has less BS in the ingredients than most. Haven't personally tried it yet though, plan on picking up a few tomorrow.
  • grbhmb
    grbhmb Posts: 12
    I've read several posts where people talk about liking those Quest
    bars.

    They say they're pricey, but does anyone know where to buy some?

    I haven't seen them at Publix or Wal-Mart and those are the main stores
    'round these here parts!
  • EstyPorter
    EstyPorter Posts: 39 Member
    I've read several posts where people talk about liking those Quest
    bars.

    They say they're pricey, but does anyone know where to buy some?

    I haven't seen them at Publix or Wal-Mart and those are the main stores
    'round these here parts!

    they sell them online on the website.
  • mattyb1971
    mattyb1971 Posts: 44
    I buy my Quest bars at GNC. These are the best I have found (best tasting, reasonable calories, nice protein level, nice fiber level). I also like Detour bars (the low sugar version).
  • eena830
    eena830 Posts: 22 Member
    I just bought a few quest bars today. Tasty low in sugar. I bought them at a store like gnc in my area. 1.99 so a bit pricy... about 160 cals
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    As long as they are within your calorie allotment, they should be ok... Also, the shakes provide excellent protein load post workout. I like the core-power shakes == the light ones are like 20 mg protein @ 150 cals.
  • chrishengge
    chrishengge Posts: 10
    Take a look at Cliff Builder Bars, 20 protein, and I believe they are pretty close to 40/30/30 @ 270 calories for the one I eat.
  • Johnmez
    Johnmez Posts: 6 Member
    Promax Meal Chocolate and Orange pure magic pure class:smile:
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    The tastiest one with the most protein for the calories. .. but they're not for losing weight, they're for meeting your protein macro.

    Lose weight= calorie deficit.

    You can do that without them. I mean, if you're busy and on the go, they're a great way to fulfill that protein hole. Also, wth is up with all this no sugar jazz. Sugar=love
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  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    The tastiest one with the most protein for the calories. .. but they're not for losing weight, they're for meeting your protein macro.

    Lose weight= calorie deficit.

    You can do that without them. I mean, if you're busy and on the go, they're a great way to fulfill that protein hole. Also, wth is up with all this no sugar jazz. Sugar=love
    listen to this lady^^^^ Cause she's smart.

    Yer purdy
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    The tastiest one with the most protein for the calories. .. but they're not for losing weight, they're for meeting your protein macro.

    Lose weight= calorie deficit.

    You can do that without them. I mean, if you're busy and on the go, they're a great way to fulfill that protein hole. Also, wth is up with all this no sugar jazz. Sugar=love

    QFT
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    The tastiest one with the most protein for the calories. .. but they're not for losing weight, they're for meeting your protein macro.

    Lose weight= calorie deficit.

    You can do that without them. I mean, if you're busy and on the go, they're a great way to fulfill that protein hole. Also, wth is up with all this no sugar jazz. Sugar=love
    listen to this lady^^^^ Cause she's smart.

    thirded

    The protein bar that makes you lose the most weight is the one you don't eat actually :tongue:
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    Sugar is fairly OK to consume.

    FIFY
  • ucabucca
    ucabucca Posts: 606 Member
    Remember protein helps keep you full so look for the ones with higher protein. Honestly I use a variety but it is based on what tastes good and I do enough in the gym that I do watch my protein I can eat my body weight in natural protein so it is supplemented with shakes and bars too
  • Hitesc
    Hitesc Posts: 86 Member
    Quest bars. 20 g protein ~~20g of carbs but 17-19 of it is fibre... --downside -> expensive as fk
    Advantage --> tastes like a dessert

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