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Energy Bar Breakdown

Mon, 06/04/2007 - 6:30am by FitSugar
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When I walk into the grocery store, I must admit I get a little overwhelmed by the vast selection of energy bars. I made a nutritional break down comparing some of the popular choices so the decision is easier to make. If you want to see it then read more

1 Bar Calories Fat (g) Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Fiber (g) Sugars (g) Protein (g)
Clif Bar (Crunchy Peanut Butter) 250 6 250 40 5 18 12
Clif Nectar Bar (Lemon Vanilla Cashew) 160 6 5 27 6 17 4
Clif zBaR (peanut butter) 140 5 170 20 3 11.7 3
Luna Bar (Peanut Butter Cookie) 180 6 150 23 3 12 10
Luna Sunrise Bar (Vanilla Almond) 180 4.5 95 29 5 10 8
Power Bar Performance Bar (peanut butter) 240 4 200 42 2 22 10
Power Bar Pria (Chocolate Peanut Crunch) 110 3.5 85 16 1 10 5
Balance Bar (peanut butter) 200 6 230 22 1 12 14
LARABAR (cashew cookie) 210 12 0 23 3 14 6


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  • JBlondie's picture
    JBlondie
    3

    Luna Bars are my fav...their Smores one is so yummy! I am vegan also, so that's another reason I love them! Smiling

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • the kiki's picture
    the kiki
    4

    I really love the Zone bars, which aren't on here. I don't know how they compare on all these things, but they have a great balance of carbs and protein, are a little more filling (and larger) than some others, and taste FABULOUS. The chocolate mint is great!

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • Amethyst's picture
    Amethyst
    5

    Pria bars actually taste good and they are the lowest in calories and fat.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • craving_vintage's picture
    craving_vintage
    6

    Don't like too many energy bars. A lot of them taste like cardboard and have a chalky taste.

    But I do like the Clif Bar. Actually, the one that is pictured (far left, crunchy peanut butter). lol I also like their Mojo bars. Clif is the best!

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • Danni99's picture
    Danni99
    7

    I just tried the Larabars (Cherry Pie) and was amazed at how delicious it was! So great to have an "energy bar" that actually tastes like food.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • esk4's picture
    esk4
    8

    if anyone watches Good Eats on the foodnetwork Alton Brown did a whole episode on energy bars and shows how to make one, he also includes the nutritional information!

    the name of the episode is
    Power Trip

    synopsis from The food network site

    Alton Brown looks at the nutritional challenges then concocts a protein bar, an "energy" bar, and a very healthy puffed rice treat that is also "crispy".

    Recipes
    Brown Rice Crispy Bar
    Granola Bars
    Protein Bars

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • FitSugar's picture
    FitSugar
    10

    Danni99 - I like the Cherry Pie flavor too. Have you tried Apple Pie? Also delish.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • lindaloo's picture
    lindaloo
    11

    I just got some Clif Builders bars that have 20g of protein and 270 calories!

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • AMP's picture
    AMP
    12

    Speaking of, I received my Larabars in the mail this weekend! I've only had the cashew one so far, but it was delish!

    As far as other energy bars, I've never tried any and don't want to start now. I'd prefer to have some real food for all those calories that are in the bars.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • SU3's picture
    SU3
    13

    I've only tried the Luna Bar (Peanut Butter Cookie) and it was really good... I have yet to give the others a try.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • EcannDallas's picture
    EcannDallas
    14

    oh fit by the way i got my free lara bar samples and they sent me 4! it was like christmas haha. and ive tried the cashew cookie one and it was really good. only two ingredients too...dates and cashews. love it.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • SU3's picture
    SU3
    16

    I'm still waiting for my free samples! can't wait!

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • pandacn's picture
    pandacn
    17

    Clif and Luna bars still may contain traces of dairy, so it is not ideal, especially for people with allergies. I like Larabars the best. They are completely vegan, but are still surprisingly moist and filling! All the flavors are really good.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • EcannDallas's picture
    EcannDallas
    18

    i do like the berry soyjoy bars too because i dont need like 300 calories in one bar. sometimes i just want a little pick me up.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • sls1825's picture
    sls1825
    20

    I never tried any of these bars. I've always been a fan of Zone bars. I'll have to check out how they compare.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • designergirl's picture
    designergirl
    21

    Cashew Larabars are my favorite. They have no unpronounceable ingredients. Though, f you don't like dates, don't try a Larabar. They're weird looking too( well, no weirder than a Powerbar)- but very tasty!

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • mollipop's picture
    mollipop
    22

    I'm a near-deacade long fan of Clif bars! The chocolate almond fudge flavor is my favorite Smiling.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • pixiedust1010's picture
    pixiedust1010
    23

    My favorite bars that aren't listed here are the Think Thin bars. They are sugar and gluten free, totally natural, and have 20 grams of protein per bar. And they taste like candy bars.
    thinkproducts.com is the website.

    1 year 31 weeks ago Report Comment
  • tchotchke's picture
    tchotchke
    25

    Luna bars are the best! I love Nutz Over Chocolate, Chocolate Caramel Brownie, Cookies N Cream and the Chai Tea flavors the best.

    1 year 30 weeks ago Report Comment
  • redsnapper's picture
    redsnapper
    26

    Luna bars are the chronic...especially toasted nut and cranberry. Lara bars are awesome and RAW, the only ones that aren't full of artificial ingredients and sugar.

    1 year 30 weeks ago Report Comment
  • telos7's picture
    telos7
    29

    I love the original ClifBar but was sad to see them up the sugar content. Now my faves are Luna Sunrise and Clif Nectar. You've got to try the Nectar flavor with chocolate/walnuts/dates. It's amazing and always satisfies my choco-cravings!

    1 year 23 weeks ago Report Comment
  • sinsational's picture
    sinsational
    31

    I like Luna & Pria Bars, they make me stop my craving for chocolate or sweets.

    1 year 22 weeks ago Report Comment
  • rasaka's picture
    rasaka
    32

    I like the zone bar and the blast nutritional bars. the hit the spot and let me continue with my active day !!

    1 year 22 weeks ago Report Comment
  • bringmeup's picture
    bringmeup
    33

    I like Luna Bars, especially the mint chocolate one. But I also love the Power Bar Pria Peanut Butter one. It's so good, it's just not as filling.

    1 year 21 weeks ago Report Comment
  • GinaBrook's picture
    GinaBrook
    34

    I love the kind bars, if you haven't tried them you should.
    My favorite is the fruit & nut in yogurt, they're addictive!

    1 year 21 weeks ago Report Comment
  • Hootie's picture
    Hootie
    35

    Think Thin bars are very good, have 20 grams of protein and are sugar free!

    Be Protein snack bars rock too!

    1 year 21 weeks ago Report Comment
  • ellewing's picture
    ellewing
    36

    Luna bars are so hard to find where I live, so every time I visit my parents, I stock up at the local health food store.

    1 year 21 weeks ago Report Comment
  • livetolove's picture
    livetolove
    37

    I eat a luna bar ever day Smiling. They are super delicious... I love the chocolate peppermint one! Yum!!

    1 year 21 weeks ago Report Comment
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    Myna
    39

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    1 year 20 weeks ago Report Comment
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    Myna
    40

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    Myna
    41

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    42

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