Do you guys like Quest Bars? Worth the price?
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I don't know about quest bars but if they're like the other protein bars out there, then you should avoid them. Too much sugar and calories. I prefer to consume a protein shakeinstead wwith water. Less calories and sugar. Bars are oOK for emergencies but don't add them to your diet.0
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I also have a Quest bar (or two!) a day as snacks -- love them. Just a heads up for those who closely monitor your caloric intake (especially if you're eating more than one Quest bar a day). The macros in many Quest bars are 21P, 22C and 7F. That adds up to 235 calories, 55 more than what is listed on the label. Apparently it has something to do the with the fiber/net carbs or something. Since I'm OCD about tracking my cals, I just do a quick "add calories" entry of 55 to cover each Quest bar I eat. Not a lot of cals and maybe not worth it, but if you consume 7-10 or so a week like I do, that's nearly 400-500 cals a week.0
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I hate Quest bars. They taste like cardboard.
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I get them on sale for 1.29/bar. Always some buy 3 get one free going on between Amazon or GNC. They are good and filling with good fiber content. I keep a box on hand in my office for breakfast as I never seem to have time to cook breakfast.0
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I find them better than most protein bars in terms of taste. They are also quite filling. In moderation, highly recommended in particular if you are in a hurry.0
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I eat 4-5 a day (well not recently because of the formula change, they aren't as good) and never had any digestive issues. I eat a hell of a lot of fiber though. I think my body is just used to it. I usually get way over 150g a day.
I think the quest bars taste gross. They are too dense, chalky and floury now. The new formula with the soluble corn fiber gives them a weird fakey taste that I dislike. Now they are only palatable if you bake them unfortunately. I would much rather have other protein bars like pure protein or detour.
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andrikosDE wrote: »andrikosDE wrote: »
It's so easy. No chef experience required to mix 3 ingredients in a bowl. There are youtube instructionals, too.
Sweet. I guess if one can brew IPAs, can also make some protein bars. Hmmm.... Maybe hop infused protein bars???
That would be kinda sickening actually... unless you infused them into an oil and incorporated some malt sweetness (hmmm).0 -
christinev297 wrote: »I pay $40 for a box of 12 or $5ish each!! So yeah, I really love them. Had to give them a miss this month as paying that price really irks me, but I really do miss them. cookies n cream and double chocolate chunk microwaved for 10 seconds are my favourites.
Wow! They are really expensive where you live. Have you ever looked at eBay prices of the Quest bar boxes? I usually can get a box of 12 for about $26 or a little less. I like those two bars as well along with their new Mint chocolate chunk.
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Overhyped, pricey, and too much fiber in my opinion. Maybe the fiber content can be a good thing if you don't get enough of it from regular food, but too much fiber can hurt your stomach and cause vitamin deficiency over the long run.0
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I used to love them (ate 4-5 a day) until they changed their formula, now they aren't that good just ok.
Maybe this is a good thing. I've been worried about your bank account and...uh...other things with all that fiber.
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andrikosDE wrote: »andrikosDE wrote: »
It's so easy. No chef experience required to mix 3 ingredients in a bowl. There are youtube instructionals, too.
Sweet. I guess if one can brew IPAs, can also make some protein bars. Hmmm.... Maybe hop infused protein bars???
That would be kinda sickening actually... unless you infused them into an oil and incorporated some malt sweetness (hmmm).
I was kidding actually. Hops are insanely bitter. The aromatics would evaporate with heat treatment and it would be a mess. I would use some Bergamot peel from my parents' trees to add some awesome aromatics to a neutral tasting protein bar... hmmm....
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i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
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cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
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I enjoy stashing a few for some quick food. Most of the flavors are pretty good, but I don't eat them regularly because of their price.0
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No, I don't like them at all, since using MFP all I heard was how amazing they are and so good and oh put it in the microwave and is the bomb, and bla bla bla and when I tried them the first time was like holly $h!T this is it? -.- so they are a no for me, I stick with my very cheap Kellogg's chocolate/peanut protein bar with 10g of protein and $ 2.99 a box of 5.
But hey I can def. Understand how convenient the quest bar are for some and how it helps them with ttheir macros and how it's so worthy0 -
We all quest down here.0
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cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
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cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
LMAO
multiple orgasms!
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cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
if it depends on why you are eating one (which it does) then Quest bars have no inherent advantage over any other kind of bar.
and I also agree with sixxpoint...generally speaking I'd prefer to eat some food, not a bar...bars simply don't do much for me and i really just use them where it is difficult for me to take along a lot of food and I know I'm going to need calories...i.e. when I'm hiking in the mountains and such.0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I would if I could get the same macro mix without excess bulk. I need to eat smaller meals because of a hiatal hernia and I don't want to eat every hour. I eat 5-6 meals a day as it is.
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cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I would if I could get the same macro mix without excess bulk.
Billions of people in the world do that just fine with a rational diet consisting of whole, minimally processed foods.0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I would if I could get the same macro mix without excess bulk.
Billions of people in the world do that just fine with a rational diet consisting of whole, minimally processed foods.
So do I except my mid afternoon snack has to be small and light, otherwise I cannot eat my supper because of too much bulk in the stomach which causes severe pain from the hernia. Otherwise I eat whole, minimally processed foods, many of which I grow myself. I frequently make my own Greek yogurt from milk form a local dairy. By law it has to be pasteurized but they do not ultrapasteurize it like commercial dairies do.
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Do billions of people have to eat with a hiatal hernia, which fact you conveniently cut out when you quoted her?cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I would if I could get the same macro mix without excess bulk.
Billions of people in the world do that just fine with a rational diet consisting of whole, minimally processed foods.
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cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I would if I could get the same macro mix without excess bulk.
Billions of people in the world do that just fine with a rational diet consisting of whole, minimally processed foods.
Wait, most people recommend whole, minimally processed foods as a way to increase volume of food so that people feel less hungry. I agree with @earlnabby, it's difficult to get lots of protein (and fiber) in a low volume with whole, minimally processed foods.0 -
DeguelloTex wrote: »
Do billions of people have to eat with a hiatal hernia, which fact you conveniently cut out when you quoted her?cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I would if I could get the same macro mix without excess bulk.
Billions of people in the world do that just fine with a rational diet consisting of whole, minimally processed foods.
It wasn't relevant. Providing adequate nutrition via a rational diet has nothing to with that.
A person doesn't have to engorge themselves with every meal they eat to the point of feeling bloated and uncomfortable, hiatal hernia or not.0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I'm curious what about Quest bars (or bars in general) are not "real food"?
I eat bars occasionally...don't really have strong feelings either way about them. But this seems to be an awfully poor argument 'against' them.0 -
ceoverturf wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I'm curious what about Quest bars (or bars in general) are not "real food"?
I eat bars occasionally...don't really have strong feelings either way about them. But this seems to be an awfully poor argument 'against' them.
since i agreed with him, I'll throw in my .02...when I say that I mean that I'd rather, for example, have my breakfast of eggs and pinto beans and green chiles than having a bar for breakfast...which happens occasionally when I'm running late...but it's never as satisfying as having my "real" breakfast0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »ceoverturf wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I'm curious what about Quest bars (or bars in general) are not "real food"?
I eat bars occasionally...don't really have strong feelings either way about them. But this seems to be an awfully poor argument 'against' them.
since i agreed with him, I'll throw in my .02...when I say that I mean that I'd rather, for example, have my breakfast of eggs and pinto beans and green chiles than having a bar for breakfast...which happens occasionally when I'm running late...but it's never as satisfying as having my "real" breakfast
Oh I would much rather too.
I'd also much rather have that than, say, a bowl of oatmeal or cereal.
But that doesn't make oatmeal or cereal "not real food"0 -
ceoverturf wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I'm curious what about Quest bars (or bars in general) are not "real food"?
I eat bars occasionally...don't really have strong feelings either way about them. But this seems to be an awfully poor argument 'against' them.
In essence, they are a convenience food and full of preservatives. The more a person relies on convenience foods like protein powder or protein bars, the less they incorporate whole foods and actually learn how to cook/eat rationally.
I have nothing against convenience foods from time to time, but relying on them everyday is another story. It's almost like the world is slowly forgetting how to cook and compose a rational diet consisting of actual food that tastes good.0 -
ceoverturf wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »i personally don't get all the hype...it's just a protein bar...they're ok an all, but the way people gush over them on here, you'd think they'd give you multiple orgasms or something.
I personally prefer Cliff Bars if I'm going to have something like that...usually when I'm going to have something like that I'm out on a hike or fishing or something like that and I want something that has a bit more in the way of complete nutrition than a quest bar...but oh noes, carbs...
The advantage Quest bars have over most others is their macro balance and the fiber. It really depends on why you are eating one. I eat Quest for the protein and fiber and lack of sugars and carbs (T2Dm). Others like the Clif because they need more carbs than protein.
Protein: 19-21 g per Quest bar compared to only 9-11 g per Clif
Carbs: 20-21 g per Quest compared to 44 per Clif
Fiber:14-20 g per bar (depending on the flavor) compared to only 4-5 for a Clif bar
Or, you could just eat real food
I'm curious what about Quest bars (or bars in general) are not "real food"?
I eat bars occasionally...don't really have strong feelings either way about them. But this seems to be an awfully poor argument 'against' them.
In essence, they are a convenience food and full of preservatives. The more a person relies on convenience foods like protein powder or protein bars, the less they incorporate whole foods and actually learn how to cook/eat rationally.
I have nothing against convenience foods from time to time, but relying on them everyday is another story. It's almost like the world is slowly forgetting how to cook and compose a rational diet consisting of actual food that tastes good.
I understand this even less since you often go around the boards recommending protein powders.0
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