Good protein bars?

NarwhalofNight
NarwhalofNight Posts: 75 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So I need around 57 grams of protein per day with the workout I'm doing and I can barely reach 25. I would like to get powder but see there are some bars. When I look at these bars they filled with weird ingredients and stuff. Any good protein bars that are healthy and really only have protein?
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  • successgal1
    successgal1 Posts: 996 Member
    Don't you eat meat, eggs or seafood? Most bars are filled with crap and loaded with sugar.
  • NarwhalofNight
    NarwhalofNight Posts: 75 Member
    successgal1 wrote: »
    Don't you eat meat, eggs or seafood? Most bars are filled with crap and loaded with sugar.

    I only eat a slice or 3 of ham in the morning.

  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    Are you vegetarian or vegan? If yes, the following won't apply to you: eat more meat. I eat just plain food (no bars or shakes most days) and get over 150 grams of protein a day. If you eat a chicken breast (150 grams cooked), you will be at 46 grams of protein.

    If you want a bar or shake, I like Quest bars. (Side note: their calorie count is somewhat skewed because they subtract the fiber calories. For instance, these are the stats for the cookies and cream bar per the label:
    Cals: 180
    Fat: 7g
    Carbs: 22g
    Fiber: 17g
    Protein: 21g

    Here are what their stats should be:
    Cals: 235
    Fat: 7g (7g*9cals=63 cals)
    Carbs: 22g (22g*4cals=88 cals)
    Fiber: 17g (17g*4cals=68 cals) (if you subtract this, you get 167 cals, which is close to the 180 on the label)
    Protein: 21g (21g*4cals=84 cals)

    For protein shakes, I like Core Power Light (20grams of protein per serving) or Amplify XL (46grams of protein for 3 scoops) from GNC.
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    How can you not hit 25g of protein a day?
  • tmpecus78
    tmpecus78 Posts: 1,206 Member
    Questbars > every other bar
  • successgal1
    successgal1 Posts: 996 Member
    Yeah. Eat more meat or other source of protein throughout the day. I have an egg and toast or grapenuts with milk in the morning, about 15 grams of protein. Small cup of Greek yogurt for a snack, 8 grams. Lunch has 2 oz chicken, a small cup of cottage cheese for afternoon snack, more protein, dinner has meat, and if i workout at night I have a post workout smoothie with liquid egg whites.

    I eat protein with every meal. Protein is also in whole grains and beans.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Pure Protein bars are good. Add some Greek yogurt, eggs, meats, cottage cheese, cheese, milk, etc. and get your protein through your food.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    tmpecus78 wrote: »
    Questbars > every other bar

    Haha, this might be true, but that doesn't mean it's tasty.
  • kikityme
    kikityme Posts: 472 Member
    I held off on the quest bars for the longest time, but they are really really tasty. I don't think you'll find a "natural" protein bar unless it's beef jerky. ;)
  • yankeedownsouth
    yankeedownsouth Posts: 717 Member
    NarwhalofNight wrote: »
    successgal1 wrote: »
    Don't you eat meat, eggs or seafood? Most bars are filled with crap and loaded with sugar.

    I only eat a slice or 3 of ham in the morning.

    I'd really try to up your protein through real food before you start adding bars/powders. I have nothing against bars and powders, and I use them myself most days. However, I'm also getting at least 100 grams of protein a day without them. Eat some meat, dairy, eggs, something "real."

  • tmpecus78
    tmpecus78 Posts: 1,206 Member
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    tmpecus78 wrote: »
    Questbars > every other bar

    Haha, this might be true, but that doesn't mean it's tasty.


    huh? So you're telling me you don't think they aren't tasty?
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    tmpecus78 wrote: »
    Questbars > every other bar

    Haha, this might be true, but that doesn't mean it's tasty.
    I find them delicious. I have one every morning for breakfast.
    <3

  • berkayaliulker
    berkayaliulker Posts: 43
    make your own protein bars.
    other day i made protein icecream. greekyoghurt+chocolate protein+peanuts and berries
  • NarwhalofNight
    NarwhalofNight Posts: 75 Member
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    tmpecus78 wrote: »
    Questbars > every other bar

    Haha, this might be true, but that doesn't mean it's tasty.


    I don't mind if it's tasty or not. Just want natural good bars ha ha.

  • JazzieG13
    JazzieG13 Posts: 11 Member
    I love protein bars but after reading (or trying to pronounce) some of the ingredients, I limit the amount of bars that I eat. Each day, I try to eat "natural" protein consisting of egg whites, organic ground turkey, grilled chicken, a variety of beans, part skim mozzarella. I usually reach >100g protein. Whey protein powder is good when I need added protein boost.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Pure Protein bars are low in carbs, low in calories, and have 19-21 grams of protein. They are the best bang for the buck in my opinion.
  • threnjen
    threnjen Posts: 687 Member
    edited October 2014
    I eat a lot of Greek yogurt,cottage cheese, eggs, beef jerky,and meat in general to hit 115g a day. 57g should be easy.
    Oh, and Quest bars, I eat one a day.
  • sm1zzle
    sm1zzle Posts: 920 Member
    NarwhalofNight wrote: »
    So I need around 57 grams of protein per day with the workout I'm doing and I can barely reach 25. I would like to get powder but see there are some bars. When I look at these bars they filled with weird ingredients and stuff. Any good protein bars that are healthy and really only have protein?

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  • NarwhalofNight
    NarwhalofNight Posts: 75 Member
    Alright thanks guys, going with quest bars.
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    NarwhalofNight wrote: »
    Alright thanks guys, going with quest bars.

    You'll enjoy the workout your jaw gets chewing them as well.
  • stevehawkins99
    stevehawkins99 Posts: 6 Member
    why not buy some why protein and you will get that from 1 scoop..
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    What do you eat?! Most people would get 57g without trying. The following will be generally be cheaper and more easily accessible than protein powders or bars:

    Eggs / egg whites
    Meat - chicken, turkey, pork, steak
    Meat alternatives - Quorn, seitan, soy products, jerky
    Milk
    Cheese / cottage cheese / quark
    Greek yoghurt
    Edamame
    Nuts / seeds
    Fish / seafood
    Green vegetables

    Whole grain foods will also come with some protein - e.g. pasta, rice, bagels, bread

    After eating a balanced diet and you are still struggling to hit your protein macro then it might be worth considering protein powders or bars.
  • spfldpam
    spfldpam Posts: 738 Member
    57 Grams of protein a day isn't very much really. As other said, Quest bars the best. Expensive but worth it. I bought some Pure Protein bars Tuesday and ate one for dinner and I now remember why I love Quest bars the best. The Pure Protein bars just didn't taste good and I felt like crap after one too. The Quest bars have "good carbs" (fiber carbs) too!
  • TN42
    TN42 Posts: 6 Member
    You're an 18 year old male? How little are you eating that 50 grams of protein is hard? I can get 50 grams from a single regular meal, often up closer to 80 grams. Do you never eat meat, dairy, eggs, or beans? I'm struggling to imagine what sort of diet you might have that could make such low protein possible.
  • chad_phillips1123
    chad_phillips1123 Posts: 229 Member
    Premier Nutrition - 290 cals with 30g protein. That said I agree with others that you should be able to get 25-50g of protein from eating; just add some chicken or pork.
  • LifeOnMars_
    LifeOnMars_ Posts: 720 Member
    Love Pure Protein bars. So yummy, best I have tried.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    I prefer real food, but I can see the value in having a protein drink immediately after gym. Half a chicken isnt hard to eat.
  • benwiltbank
    benwiltbank Posts: 2 Member
    Quest Bars are good but expensive. I recently found Fortifx Fit Crunch Bars and the are by FAR the best tasting out there. They seriously taste better than just about any candy bar there is. Not as good nutrition wise as Quest but definitely the best tasting and way cheaper.
  • Philp0718
    Philp0718 Posts: 136 Member
    Quest bars, the cookies and crème as well as the cookie dough flavours are awesome! They don't taste like a typical protein bar, they seem more of a treat :)
  • Butrovich
    Butrovich Posts: 410 Member
    Questbar!

    Double chocolate fudge + 5secs in Microwave = Tastes like warm fudge brownie!
    (be sure no to put the wrapper in the microwave when you do this)

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