Are Quest Bars magic?

Rlavigne93
Rlavigne93 Posts: 119 Member
in Food and Nutrition
They seem a bit too god to be true. I bought a bunch recently on sale and love them, but I'm having a hard time believing they're really that high in protein and fiber, and good for you. Anyone know if they've got any dirty little secrets to make them to healthy?

I'm considering eating them daily if they live up to the hype. What's your experience?
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  • kerry981
    kerry981 Posts: 8 Member
    From what I've read, they're pretty accurate. I use them as protein boosters when I haven't hit my goal. All I know is, they work well for me. :)
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    I know what you mean. I guess I just have to hope they are what they say they are, since I eat one most every afternoon at work.
  • jillyrose0711
    jillyrose0711 Posts: 46 Member
    As far as protein & meal replacement bars go there are definitely worse options out there, but they are still highly processed & made with some questionable ingredients. It's always better to get your protein from whole food sources

    http://blog.fooducate.com/2013/12/30/are-quest-bars-really-as-nutritious-as-claimed/
  • fivethreeone
    fivethreeone Posts: 8,196 Member
    As far as protein & meal replacement bars go there are definitely worse options out there, but they are still highly processed & made with some questionable ingredients. It's always better to get your protein from whole food sources

    http://blog.fooducate.com/2013/12/30/are-quest-bars-really-as-nutritious-as-claimed/

    :huh:
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Yes. Yes they are.

    Wait... what are quest bars?
  • ANTlSOClAL
    ANTlSOClAL Posts: 47
    They lie about how many carbs are in there. I'm diabetic, so I know these things.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    Based on what happens to me after eating two of them, I'll believe their fiber claims.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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  • neelia
    neelia Posts: 750 Member
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    ^ I cannot stop laughing.
  • prettychelly
    prettychelly Posts: 112 Member
    They're pretty disgusting in my opinion.
  • ksy1969
    ksy1969 Posts: 700 Member
    As far as protein & meal replacement bars go there are definitely worse options out there, but they are still highly processed & made with some questionable ingredients. It's always better to get your protein from whole food sources

    http://blog.fooducate.com/2013/12/30/are-quest-bars-really-as-nutritious-as-claimed/

    Oh yay!! A blog post with someones opinion!!

    /end thread
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    I feel thast they don't taste that great and are freaking expensive.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Based on what happens to me after eating two of them, I'll believe their fiber claims.

    :laugh::laugh::laugh:

    All I know is that these things like to explode in the microwave. Also, don't stick the wrapper in the microwave. It will catch on fire. Don't ask me how I know this.
  • runningagainstmyself
    runningagainstmyself Posts: 616 Member
    In my view, they are. They have enough protein and fibre in them that if I have to, I can get by on one as a meal alone. That said, I usually use them for post-workout snacks so that my muscles have something to repair them when I go to bed (I'm a night runner).

    Love love love love them.
  • Laurenloveswaffles
    Laurenloveswaffles Posts: 535 Member
    They lie about how many carbs are in there. I'm diabetic, so I know these things.
    No they don't. You're probably looking at the net carbs.

    The calories are usually wrong on them, so just add up the fat, carbs, protein to get the correct amount. It's usually not off that much.
    Carbs - 4 calories/gram
    Protein - 4 calories/gram
    Fat - 9 calories/gram
  • katro111
    katro111 Posts: 632 Member
    They're magically delicious if that's what you mean.
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  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    As far as protein & meal replacement bars go there are definitely worse options out there, but they are still highly processed & made with some questionable ingredients. It's always better to get your protein from whole food sources

    I agree. Whole food sources are the only way to get good protein.

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  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Magic? No

    Magically gross tasting...yes...but that comes down to preference.

    They def have good macros, but are quite pricey for what they are.
  • Anniebotnen
    Anniebotnen Posts: 332 Member
    There were some accusations, based on faulty testing, that the nutritional info provided by Quest was incorrect. This was debunked some time ago. The information, including the carb count is accurate. They taste really good, and provide a lot of protein and fiber. I have one every day, and sometimes two if I'm out and about and need a snack. I log the calories and it has not interfered with my weight loss.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    They certainly taste like magic! I actually prefer them to actual candy bars and other sweets. I can only buy a couple of them at a time. I have no self control whatsoever around quest bars.
  • ANTlSOClAL
    ANTlSOClAL Posts: 47
    They lie about how many carbs are in there. I'm diabetic, so I know these things.
    No they don't. You're probably looking at the net carbs.

    The calories are usually wrong on them, so just add up the fat, carbs, protein to get the correct amount. It's usually not off that much.
    Carbs - 4 calories/gram
    Protein - 4 calories/gram
    Fat - 9 calories/gram

    Considering it spikes blood sugar like a candy bar, you have no idea what you are talking about.
    http://www.meandmydiabetes.com/2011/11/03/net-carb-vs-blood-sugars-the-quest-protein-bar-test/
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/quest-bars-actual-nutritional-information-differs-from-label-lawsuit/
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/031117536688.pdf
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/031117850411.pdf
  • EvanKeel
    EvanKeel Posts: 1,904 Member
    They lie about how many carbs are in there. I'm diabetic, so I know these things.
    No they don't. You're probably looking at the net carbs.

    The calories are usually wrong on them, so just add up the fat, carbs, protein to get the correct amount. It's usually not off that much.
    Carbs - 4 calories/gram
    Protein - 4 calories/gram
    Fat - 9 calories/gram

    Considering it spikes blood sugar like a candy bar, you have no idea what you are talking about.
    http://www.meandmydiabetes.com/2011/11/03/net-carb-vs-blood-sugars-the-quest-protein-bar-test/
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/quest-bars-actual-nutritional-information-differs-from-label-lawsuit/
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/031117536688.pdf
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/031117850411.pdf


    Uhhh...protein can spike blood sugar. Just thought I'd throw that out there...

    EDIT: I should add the insulin production plays a part in that, but you did mention diabetes
  • Fit_Housewife
    Fit_Housewife Posts: 168 Member
    Haha this
    I'm eating one as I'm typing
    And i unintentionally went into ketosis eating them so I believe their claims
    Based on what happens to me after eating two of them, I'll believe their fiber claims.
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    If by magic, you mean that I can magically eat 7 at one time, then yes...

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  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Some of the flavours are horribly synthetic, at least to non-Americans.

    The ingredients list, for example :-

    Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate), Isomalto-Oligosaccharides (Prebiotic Fiber), Almonds, Water, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Erythritol. Contains Less than 2% of the following: Sea Salt, Stevia, Natural Flavorings, Sucralose.

    includes ingredients like Oligosaccharides and Sugar alcohols that are classified differently in various jurisdictions as to their calorific value, whether they count as fiber or not, etc etc.

    The EU weren't convinced about Isomalto-Oligosaccharides - http://www.efsa.europa.eu/fr/scdocs/doc/1801.pdf
  • Derpes
    Derpes Posts: 2,033 Member
    I prefer OHenry bars
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    As far as protein & meal replacement bars go there are definitely worse options out there, but they are still highly processed & made with some questionable ingredients. It's always better to get your protein from whole food sources

    I agree. Whole food sources are the only way to get good protein.

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    I've had the one on the right, but as of yet, haven't had the one on the left.
  • Laurenloveswaffles
    Laurenloveswaffles Posts: 535 Member
    They lie about how many carbs are in there. I'm diabetic, so I know these things.
    No they don't. You're probably looking at the net carbs.

    The calories are usually wrong on them, so just add up the fat, carbs, protein to get the correct amount. It's usually not off that much.
    Carbs - 4 calories/gram
    Protein - 4 calories/gram
    Fat - 9 calories/gram

    Considering it spikes blood sugar like a candy bar, you have no idea what you are talking about.
    http://www.meandmydiabetes.com/2011/11/03/net-carb-vs-blood-sugars-the-quest-protein-bar-test/
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/quest-bars-actual-nutritional-information-differs-from-label-lawsuit/
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/031117536688.pdf
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/031117850411.pdf

    The first link doesn't prove anything.
    The second link only brings me to a class action complaint for Quest which is just a lawsuit. Still doesn't prove anything.
    Third link is the actual lawsuit. Still not proven because these are just allegations against Quest.
    The fourth is the response to the claim. Still nothing proven.

    Nothing has come of this complaint that you sent me so far. That I can find at least.

    If they cause your blood sugar to spike like a candy bar would cause, then simply do not eat another. No one is forcing you to.
  • ANTlSOClAL
    ANTlSOClAL Posts: 47
    They lie about how many carbs are in there. I'm diabetic, so I know these things.
    No they don't. You're probably looking at the net carbs.

    The calories are usually wrong on them, so just add up the fat, carbs, protein to get the correct amount. It's usually not off that much.
    Carbs - 4 calories/gram
    Protein - 4 calories/gram
    Fat - 9 calories/gram

    Considering it spikes blood sugar like a candy bar, you have no idea what you are talking about.
    http://www.meandmydiabetes.com/2011/11/03/net-carb-vs-blood-sugars-the-quest-protein-bar-test/
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/quest-bars-actual-nutritional-information-differs-from-label-lawsuit/
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/031117536688.pdf
    http://romanoroberts.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/031117850411.pdf

    The first link doesn't prove anything.
    The second link only brings me to a class action complaint for Quest which is just a lawsuit. Still doesn't prove anything.
    Third link is the actual lawsuit. Still not proven because these are just allegations against Quest.
    The fourth is the response to the claim. Still nothing proven.

    Nothing has come of this complaint that you sent me so far. That I can find at least.

    If they cause your blood sugar to spike like a candy bar would cause, then simply do not eat another. No one is forcing you to.

    Do yourself a favor and stop responding to me. Stick to the main thread and eat your Quest bars if you like them so much. No one wants to debate you. You haven't made any attempt to disprove anything and only set out to bait someone in an internet quarrel over who is right. Your opinion doesn't matter at all.
  • dkreed07
    dkreed07 Posts: 18 Member
    I love Quest Bars. I buy them off the website or Amazon where they are cheaper. If you order 12 of any bars, from the Quest website, it now counts as a case and they are $24.99. I always search for a free shipping coupon code, so I have never paid for shipping. I just ordered some of the protein chips. I have only had the Sour Cream and Cheddar, but they were pretty good. They help with cravings and binges!! Luckily my husband and daughter hates them, so I only have to hide them from myself, because I tend to only want to eat those and no real food, because they are so convenient.

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