What is all the Quest hype?
peaceout_aly
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Okay, don't get me wrong, I LOVE Quest bars. I typically eat 4 x week integrated into my meal plan and calorie allowances. They help me reach my protein macros and stay full. I know they are low-sugar, gluten-free and all that, but are they really that good for you? Simply asking because I'm about to buy a 24-pack and possibly get the Protein Powder as well (currently using Arbonne and was told I'm paying too much for a low-quality protein powder). I want to know what all the hype is about before buying. Thanks!
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They're neither good nor bad. They're just there to help you reach your macros or whatever. :shrug:0
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The reason why i like quest is because the macros on the bars are good, have high fiber, and they use a protein blend that isn't doctored up with a high amount of low-quality and BVI protein sources.
As far as the quest protein POWDER, meh. It tastes great, it's super thick, has good macros, but i think it's too dang expensive. I'll stick to my plain Optimum Nutrition.0 -
That's a good question and the answer probably depends on what an individual defines as "good for you".
Since I eat a very healthy diet otherwise, I don't worry too much about perfect the bars are or are not. I do use them to help myself meet my protein requirements for the day, as a quick breakfast on the run, or as a mid-afternoon snack when my energy levels are dipping low. I find them to be pretty satisfying and have liked almost all of the flavors I've tried.
I just placed an order for three boxes of my personal faves: coconut cashew, banana nut muffin, and raspberry white chocolate. 0 -
I've looked through the ingredients in a few Quest bars (for exactly this reason), and the long and short of it is: They're as good for you as any source of protein.
As for the protein powders, I've got the Multipurpose powder, which is pretty tasteless. I use it in smoothies and it doesn't change anything besides the macro-content.0 -
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I eat them for the fibre and protein content.0
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StrongAsFuarkBear wrote: »20g of fibre, 20g+ of protein, 3g of carbs that includes 1g of sugar, no "real" food is as good as questbar
considering quest bars range from 170-230 calories i'd have to disagree.
Plain chicken breast, Fish, legumes, Greek yogurt, etc.
Although i guess that depends on the specific things you look for in what makes a food "good".0 -
rainbowbow wrote: »StrongAsFuarkBear wrote: »20g of fibre, 20g+ of protein, 3g of carbs that includes 1g of sugar, no "real" food is as good as questbar
considering quest bars range from 170-230 calories i'd have to disagree.
Plain chicken breast, Fish, legumes, Greek yogurt, etc.
Although i guess that depends on the specific things you look for in what makes a food "good".
How would they have 20g of fibre?0 -
I just looked at the Coconut Cashew one I have stashed in my desk for "emergencies". It is as follows:
170 cal
20g protein
17g fiber
I think some of them are 200 cals or a little more though ...0 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »StrongAsFuarkBear wrote: »20g of fibre, 20g+ of protein, 3g of carbs that includes 1g of sugar, no "real" food is as good as questbar
considering quest bars range from 170-230 calories i'd have to disagree.
Plain chicken breast, Fish, legumes, Greek yogurt, etc.
Although i guess that depends on the specific things you look for in what makes a food "good".
How would they have 20g of fibre?
They dont, but fiber is not-digestable anyway. Theoretically if you're eating fruits and vegetables and have no problems with digestion there's no reason to worry about the fiber content.
Also, things i suggested have a better calorie to protein ratio. Considering it is a protein supplement that should be the main concern anyway. Chicken breast having 140 cals to 27g protein, Tilapia having 104 cals for 22g protein, Greek yogurt having 150 cals for 22g protein.
Again, it all depends on how you're looking at food here.
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geministyle wrote: »I just looked at the Coconut Cashew one I have stashed in my desk for "emergencies". It is as follows:
170 cal
20g protein
17g fiber
I think some of them are 200 cals or a little more though ...
the pb&j and mixed berry are 200 cals
peanut butter bliss is 210
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The cookie dough and the PB&J are my favorites.0
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the pb&j and mixed berry are 200 cals
peanut butter bliss is 210
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I've never had those. I've had the Peanut Butter Supreme which I didn't care for so it has made me a bit gun shy on the other peanut butter flavors.0 -
geministyle wrote: »the pb&j and mixed berry are 200 cals
peanut butter bliss is 210
I've never had those. I've had the Peanut Butter Supreme which I didn't care for so it has made me a bit gun shy on the other peanut butter flavors. [/quote]
pb&j is amazing.
my favorite are coconut cashew, lemon meringue, and strawberry cheesecake.0 -
Okay, now I'm getting hungry ... lol0
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Insoluble fiber is basically undigestable. Soluble fiber is broken down in the intestines and is considered to have 2 calories per gram by RDA counting standards. It ferments in the large intestine into short chain fatty acids.rainbowbow wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »StrongAsFuarkBear wrote: »20g of fibre, 20g+ of protein, 3g of carbs that includes 1g of sugar, no "real" food is as good as questbar
considering quest bars range from 170-230 calories i'd have to disagree.
Plain chicken breast, Fish, legumes, Greek yogurt, etc.
Although i guess that depends on the specific things you look for in what makes a food "good".
How would they have 20g of fibre?
They dont, but fiber is not-digestable anyway. Theoretically if you're eating fruits and vegetables and have no problems with digestion there's no reason to worry about the fiber content.
Also, things i suggested have a better calorie to protein ratio. Considering it is a protein supplement that should be the main concern anyway. Chicken breast having 140 cals to 27g protein, Tilapia having 104 cals for 22g protein, Greek yogurt having 150 cals for 22g protein.
Again, it all depends on how you're looking at food here.0 -
Protein bars have always given me a headache in the past. I mean that literally, which is really weird because they have no reason too! Ive not heard of anyone else experiencing this but!
I actually like the taste of the cookies n cream quest bars. Especially when theyre slightly warmed up, theyre like a dessert treat almost
I sometimes have one for dessert at night if i'm craving something really sweet.0 -
Is it only protein bars that do this? It could be some kind of reaction to the facilities they're processed in.elcollins24 wrote: »Protein bars have always given me a headache in the past. I mean that literally, which is really weird because they have no reason too! Ive not heard of anyone else experiencing this but!
I actually like the taste of the cookies n cream quest bars. Especially when theyre slightly warmed up, theyre like a dessert treat almost
I sometimes have one for dessert at night if i'm craving something really sweet.0 -
Insoluble fiber is basically undigestable. Soluble fiber is broken down in the intestines and is considered to have 2 calories per gram by RDA counting standards. It ferments in the large intestine into short chain fatty acids.rainbowbow wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »StrongAsFuarkBear wrote: »20g of fibre, 20g+ of protein, 3g of carbs that includes 1g of sugar, no "real" food is as good as questbar
considering quest bars range from 170-230 calories i'd have to disagree.
Plain chicken breast, Fish, legumes, Greek yogurt, etc.
Although i guess that depends on the specific things you look for in what makes a food "good".
How would they have 20g of fibre?
They dont, but fiber is not-digestable anyway. Theoretically if you're eating fruits and vegetables and have no problems with digestion there's no reason to worry about the fiber content.
Also, things i suggested have a better calorie to protein ratio. Considering it is a protein supplement that should be the main concern anyway. Chicken breast having 140 cals to 27g protein, Tilapia having 104 cals for 22g protein, Greek yogurt having 150 cals for 22g protein.
Again, it all depends on how you're looking at food here.
I don't see how this matters, if you are eating literally anything else in your diet.... Or how one ingredient in a food all of a sudden makes it "better" or "worse". Again, especially considering this is a protein supplement.
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My number one reason for eating quest bars is they taste good, plus you get the added bonus of high protein and fibre, and they're relatively low calorie. You can't find that in a regular chocolate bar..
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I don't like Quest bars.0
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rainbowbow wrote: »StrongAsFuarkBear wrote: »20g of fibre, 20g+ of protein, 3g of carbs that includes 1g of sugar, no "real" food is as good as questbar
considering quest bars range from 170-230 calories i'd have to disagree.
Plain chicken breast, Fish, legumes, Greek yogurt, etc.
I'm totally with you. A $0.99 can of tuna gives 50% more protein than a $3 Quest bar.
Have no problem with them at all, but there are definitely "real" foods that do more, for less.
Can't beat the convenience, though. :drinker:
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rainbowbow wrote: »
Insoluble fiber is basically undigestable. Soluble fiber is broken down in the intestines and is considered to have 2 calories per gram by RDA counting standards. It ferments in the large intestine into short chain fatty acids.rainbowbow wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »StrongAsFuarkBear wrote: »20g of fibre, 20g+ of protein, 3g of carbs that includes 1g of sugar, no "real" food is as good as questbar
considering quest bars range from 170-230 calories i'd have to disagree.
Plain chicken breast, Fish, legumes, Greek yogurt, etc.
Although i guess that depends on the specific things you look for in what makes a food "good".
How would they have 20g of fibre?
They dont, but fiber is not-digestable anyway. Theoretically if you're eating fruits and vegetables and have no problems with digestion there's no reason to worry about the fiber content.
Also, things i suggested have a better calorie to protein ratio. Considering it is a protein supplement that should be the main concern anyway. Chicken breast having 140 cals to 27g protein, Tilapia having 104 cals for 22g protein, Greek yogurt having 150 cals for 22g protein.
Again, it all depends on how you're looking at food here.
I don't see how this matters, if you are eating literally anything else in your diet.... Or how one ingredient in a food all of a sudden makes it "better" or "worse". Again, especially considering this is a protein supplement.
They are actually a protein and fiber supplement, not just a protein supplement. Depending on the flavor, they will have anywhere from 13 to 20 grams of fiber, both soluble and insoluble. Both types are good for you. Soluble helps regulate blood sugar and insoluble helps the digestive system
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I've started eating Quest bars and must say I really like them as a mid-afternoon snack, mostly because they keep me full longer than anything else I'd usually have as a snack for the same number of calories. The taste, the protein and the fiber are all a bonus for me. My body is still adjusting to the sudden large increase in fiber, though. Drink lots of water with them!0
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There are two types of fibre, digestible and un-digestible both of which benefit the digestive system and keep things moving.rainbowbow wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »StrongAsFuarkBear wrote: »20g of fibre, 20g+ of protein, 3g of carbs that includes 1g of sugar, no "real" food is as good as questbar
considering quest bars range from 170-230 calories i'd have to disagree.
Plain chicken breast, Fish, legumes, Greek yogurt, etc.
Although i guess that depends on the specific things you look for in what makes a food "good".
How would they have 20g of fibre?
They dont, but fiber is not-digestable anyway. Theoretically if you're eating fruits and vegetables and have no problems with digestion there's no reason to worry about the fiber content.
Also, things i suggested have a better calorie to protein ratio. Considering it is a protein supplement that should be the main concern anyway. Chicken breast having 140 cals to 27g protein, Tilapia having 104 cals for 22g protein, Greek yogurt having 150 cals for 22g protein.
Again, it all depends on how you're looking at food here.
Your looking at Quest bars purely as a protein source which in that case you are right there are higher, yummier (Is that even a word?) sources but as a protein/fibre source which is what the poster said, I agree with them that I don't know of any better food source either.
Would love to find some if any body has any tips, fibre and digestion is one of my struggles.0 -
I finally gave in and tried the quest bars a few weeks ago and they are pretty good for a snack. A bit pricey, but good for on the go.
As far as protein powder I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Whey and really like it for the price and taste. Not the most delicious, but its solid.0 -
Man, if it has 20g of fiber, it is clearly also a fiber supplement. It's like saying that a calcium pill that also has 1000IU of Vitamin D isn't a Vitamin D supplement.rainbowbow wrote: »Again, especially considering this is a protein supplement.
I had never heard of Quest bars before this thread, but I'm gonna try one on the way home. I'm on a restrictive diet and I have trouble hitting my protein and fiber goals at the same time while staying under my calorie max. This seems like it could help.0 -
I love it. It helps me reach my protein goal and it's a treat-snack for me.0
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Man, if it has 20g of fiber, it is clearly also a fiber supplement. It's like saying that a calcium pill that also has 1000IU of Vitamin D isn't a Vitamin D supplement.rainbowbow wrote: »Again, especially considering this is a protein supplement.
I had never heard of Quest bars before this thread, but I'm gonna try one on the way home. I'm on a restrictive diet and I have trouble hitting my protein and fiber goals at the same time while staying under my calorie max. This seems like it could help.
my point was, that unless you have an issue theres no reason to supplement fiber. and therefore it was negligible. But m'kay
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