Nutrition Bars Guide
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If you're looking to grab a meal on the go, replenish after a workout, lose weight, etc, then maybe you should try a nutrition bar. There are plenty of different types of bars, and it is important to know the difference. Imagine if you were trying to lose weight, but by accident you ate a carb-filled energy bar. 
This guide will help you navigate this booming market and all of the options that it now offers. And also, it's a myth that a post-workout bar or a diet bar will taste really gross. Manufacturers now offer all different delicious flavors, like cookie dough, country blueberry pie, peanut marshmallow eclipse, chocolate fudge, and strawberry shortcake!
Choosing a Bar
Price Range
- As more and more bars have become available, the prices have gone up. A good protein bar can be expensive!
- If you buy in bulk, you may be able to save some money. Depending on the ingredients and quality of the bar, price really can vary.
- More expensive bars have the best ingredients and contain the most protein.
Nutritional Content
- Grams of protein per serving.
- The higher quality a bar is, the more protein it will have.
- The more protein, the better.
- Grams of Carbs and Sugar per serving.
- If you want an endurance bar, look for higher carbohydrate content. If you're looking for a diet bar to help weight loss, look for the least amount you can find.
- The bar's sugar content will ultimately have more of an effect on weight gain than it's carb content.
- Grams of Fat per serving.
- Most bars should be low in fat, but just make sure to monitor your daily fat intake.
Types of Bars
Protein Bars
- Designed to give you a large amount of protein as a post-workout snack.
- These are usually higher in calories and larger than other bars, some with up to 30 grams of protein.
- Some picks:
Diet Bars
- These bars are low in carbohydrates and overall calorie count.
- Often intended to replace a meal or snack.
- Try:
Meal Replacement Bars
- As the name suggests, these bars replace meals entirely.
- There are two types-bars for those looking to gain weight and bars for those looking to lose weight.
- Calories, protein, and carbs will vary from bar to bar.
- Some good picks:
Energy Bars
- Energy bars are for endurance athletes who need a quick power-up during a workout.
- They have plenty of carbs to provide fuel to the eater.
- Some of the best are:
