Protein Bar Questions
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Eat them whenever you want. Any Fitjoy, One Bar, Think Thin flavor all taste lightyears better than any Quest Bar.0
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The best bars are the ones I make myself I know exactly what's in them and they taste great.0
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I stick with the Zone Perfect protein bars. I get the Fudge Graham, the Peanut Butter, and the Dark Chocolate Almond. Both the FG & PB are 210 calories for 14g of protein and the DCA is 190 calories for 12g of protein.1
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@CharlieBeansmomTraceyCharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »
You can also buy them online > link.
More expensive than the store, but still significantly less than the name brand bars.
yeah,I would have to order online. can you order single bars? I would hate to order a whole box and not like them.
Maybe a nice MFP member who buys in bulk will offer to send you some sample bars of a few so you can try them out? It's just a thought, members on here do all sorts of cool things for other members!
I sure would love to but our Costco's aren't built yet plus I eat Pure Protein bars.
Never thought they would come here but now we're getting 2 built and Sam's club is getting scared. :laugh: Sam's keeps blocking the land development each time Costco finds a good one.
Have you checked Costco's website for future store sites? You might be on the list..
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Fiber one coconut bar . 140 calories0
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I like the Kirkland Protein Bars which some have said are similar to Quest Bars but less costly. Sold at Costco.
Thanks for the heads up. I've been wanting to keep a handful of protein/fiber bars around the house as a 'just in case' for the rare days I'm short. I just got back from picking up a box at Costco. 190 calories, 15g fiber and 21g protein for just $.90 a bar for the Kirkland bars versus the normal $2.20 to $2.80 per bar I see for the Quest bars in stores. Woot!3 -
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@CharlieBeansmomTraceyCharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »
You can also buy them online > link.
More expensive than the store, but still significantly less than the name brand bars.
yeah,I would have to order online. can you order single bars? I would hate to order a whole box and not like them.
Maybe a nice MFP member who buys in bulk will offer to send you some sample bars of a few so you can try them out? It's just a thought, members on here do all sorts of cool things for other members!
I sure would love to but our Costco's aren't built yet plus I eat Pure Protein bars.
Never thought they would come here but now we're getting 2 built and Sam's club is getting scared. :laugh: Sam's keeps blocking the land development each time Costco finds a good one.
Have you checked Costco's website for future store sites? You might be on the list..
that would be really nice. and no costcos coming here anytime soon. we have one in PA but its more than 4 hours away from where I live,would cost me more in gas there and back than it would to buy the bars lol. I will look online and see what I can get. not sure if you can order if not a member though.
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Hmm. Checked out Quest bars today. Bought 3 kinds though I doubt I continue. I like Zone and more affordable. I do like the crunchy bits in Zone. Quest does have a lot more protein.
What I would really love if I could find some protein bars that were crunchy and some that were savory. I get tired of soft and sweet. Anyone?
Tried the S'more flavor Quest...not a fan.0 -
I like Pure Protein bars and Kirkland Protein bars. I buy value-paks of them at Costco. Comes out to 98 cents a bar for the Pure Protein, and I think 90 cents a bar for the Kirkland bars. 20-21 grams of protein and the Kirkland bars have a ton of fiber.1
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Hmm. Checked out Quest bars today. Bought 3 kinds though I doubt I continue. I like Zone and more affordable. I do like the crunchy bits in Zone. Quest does have a lot more protein.
What I would really love if I could find some protein bars that were crunchy and some that were savory. I get tired of soft and sweet. Anyone?
Tried the S'more flavor Quest...not a fan.
The only thing that came to my mind is Quest chips. 22g protein in 130 calories is fairly respectable. Unfortunately, the flavor of the chips is not. Unlike the better sweet tasting bars, which can be an acceptable substitute for a candy bar, these chips are nowhere near being able to similarly pass for a good bag of potato chips. Still, if you're looking for a savory alternative, this is one. Maybe the only one. I'd never before thought about how all these protein products are sweet, not savory.1 -
So your Fiber One coconut bar is 140 calories and 6 grams of protein for one bar. I could have two for 280 calories and 12 grams of protein. Or I could have three of your bars for 420 calories and 18 grams of protein. OR I could have one Kirkland bar (21g protein 190 calories) which would give me 3 more grams of protein than your three Fiber One bars for 230 calories less. I don't think it's a very good protein vs calories choice. But, that's just my opinion.
Edit to add: If we want to consider fiber also, yours has 5g per bar the Kirkland bar has 15g per bar.7 -
Do they have the balls to call it a protein bar?
I like the Muscletech Mission 1. 21g protein, 17 fiber, 200 calories. Also like most of the MetRX bars. Can get them for less than $6 for a 4 pack at my local Wal-Mart.2 -
Can you have protein bars about 2-3 hours before you go to bed?
- I do sometimes, but only if I had just worked out and/or haven't eaten enough protein for the day. I often pop them in the toaster oven (I don't have a microwave lol), which tastes amazing and you get a slightly golden crisp exterior! Makes some of the Questbars I dislike (namely PBJ and Smores) taste amazing.
For QuestBar eaters, what are you favorite flavors? If you heat them up, for how long?
- Cookies and Cream for sure. There's a new Blueberry Muffin one that is also pretty good. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip (also new) wasn't so bad--I think they were a bit too cinnamon-y for me. I put them in my toaster oven and just keep an eye on them so they just get a slight golden brown exterior .. maybe 30 sec-1 min?
Other than Quest, what are your favorite protein bars?
- Think Thin, Rx, gomacro (gotta watch out for the macros though .. good ingredients but count can be high)0 -
I'd have to echo the others that I don't consider 6g of protein from 140 calories as a good protein source. That's only 17% of the total calories for the bar in protein. A Quest Chocolate Brownie bar is only 30 calories more, yet has over 3x the protein (20g), and 15g of fiber. That's 47% of total calories for the bar in protein.
If I'm just eating something for a snack and don't particularly care about my macros at the moment, it matters less - but for somebody who's turning to bars as a means of increasing their protein intake, I'd think they would want to maximize their bang for the buck, so to speak.2 -
I like Quest bars, but don't heat them up. I take them with me as a snack on the go. I like most of the flavors, with mint chocolate chunk, apple pie, and double chocolate chunk or brownie probably being at the top of the list (ooh, but the new oatmeal chocolate chip is also good).
For a smaller bar, I also like Detour simple snack size bars (all flavors have a yummy caramel layer) or Quest protein crunch bars(waffle flavor).
Why would eating them 2-3 hours before bed make any difference? Meal timing is irrelevant. I've eaten protein bars for breakfast or dessert without a problem.0 -
snowflake930 wrote: »White chocolate raspberry Quest bars. I don't heat them up, like them as is.
This is my favorite as well.
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I don't eat them for protein . I eat them instead of candy bars etc. , they are not for everyone . I have tried some that taste like horse feed and these are my snack food !2
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Hmm. Checked out Quest bars today. Bought 3 kinds though I doubt I continue. I like Zone and more affordable. I do like the crunchy bits in Zone. Quest does have a lot more protein.
What I would really love if I could find some protein bars that were crunchy and some that were savory. I get tired of soft and sweet. Anyone?
Tried the S'more flavor Quest...not a fan.
The only thing that came to my mind is Quest chips. 22g protein in 130 calories is fairly respectable. Unfortunately, the flavor of the chips is not. Unlike the better sweet tasting bars, which can be an acceptable substitute for a candy bar, these chips are nowhere near being able to similarly pass for a good bag of potato chips. Still, if you're looking for a savory alternative, this is one. Maybe the only one. I'd never before thought about how all these protein products are sweet, not savory.
Thank you. There was a brand I tried once that had pizza flavor, etc. I can't recall what it was though. The chips sound good as far as protein and calories but doesn't sound like they taste that good. thank you though!
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Rite Bite - Max Protein Professional Choco Almond also great - No added Sugar , 30grams of protein - 378 calories in total0 -
Until recently, I was a fan of pure protein. Recently I converted to Kirkland Signature. Chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate brownie: delicious! 21g of protein, no added sugar, 190 calories.1
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I don't eat them for protein . I eat them instead of candy bars etc. , they are not for everyone . I have tried some that taste like horse feed and these are my snack food !
but...this thread is specifically asking for best protein bars. It's literally the title.
OP, my current fave is Power Crunch. Salted caramel and cookies n cream are both good. I've had Combat Crunch (they're ok), Zone (good), Quest (too expensive for me), and others I'm sure I'm missing.3 -
_dracarys_ wrote: »I don't eat them for protein . I eat them instead of candy bars etc. , they are not for everyone . I have tried some that taste like horse feed and these are my snack food !
but...this thread is specifically asking for best protein bars. It's literally the title.
OP, my current fave is Power Crunch. Salted caramel and cookies n cream are both good. I've had Combat Crunch (they're ok), Zone (good), Quest (too expensive for me), and others I'm sure I'm missing.
No it says what is your favorite flavor , do you heat them , and can you eat them before bed . No where I seen best protein bar ! Sorry1 -
heyitslexi95 wrote: »Hey everyone,
I am new to protein bars & am a little curious about a few things....
1. Can you have protein bars about 2-3 hours before you go to bed?
2. For QuestBar eaters, what are you favorite flavors? If you heat them up, for how long?
3. Other than Quest, what are your favorite protein bars?
Thank you ahead of time for all responses! :-)
1. Yes.
2. n/a as I don't care for Quest... tried even the knock-off brand along with every bar on the market. My go-to is Think Thin.
3. Think Thin choc fudge & choc covered p.b. is good but it does get melty in the heat. a better heat-resistant is the P.B. w/o any choc coating.0 -
Packerjohn wrote: »
Do they have the balls to call it a protein bar?
I like the Muscletech Mission 1. 21g protein, 17 fiber, 200 calories. Also like most of the MetRX bars. Can get them for less than $6 for a 4 pack at my local Wal-Mart.
No, they aren't specifically marketed as protein bars. They're more like snack bars.0 -
I dunno. This kinda looks marketed as a protein bar to me...:shrug:
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I eat the fiber one chocolate chip cookies also for a late night snack , maybe stick a picture of it also for everybody !1
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_dracarys_ wrote: »I don't eat them for protein . I eat them instead of candy bars etc. , they are not for everyone . I have tried some that taste like horse feed and these are my snack food !
but...this thread is specifically asking for best protein bars. It's literally the title.
OP, my current fave is Power Crunch. Salted caramel and cookies n cream are both good. I've had Combat Crunch (they're ok), Zone (good), Quest (too expensive for me), and others I'm sure I'm missing.
No it says what is your favorite flavor , do you heat them , and can you eat them before bed . No where I seen best protein bar ! Sorry
I don't know. Looking back at the original post, thread is titled "Protein Bar Questions":Hey everyone,
I am new to protein bars & am a little curious about a few things....
1. Can you have protein bars about 2-3 hours before you go to bed?
2. For QuestBar eaters, what are you favorite flavors? If you heat them up, for how long?
3. Other than Quest, what are your favorite protein bars?
Thank you ahead of time for all responses! :-)
Kinda seems like she was asking about protein bars to me.
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