Protein Bar

In order to choose a protein bar, it is a good idea to set out the objectives that you are trying to achieve by using additional protein in your diet. The best kind of protein bar will give a high quantity of protein for the quantity of hydrocarbons present, and a value around 30 grams of protein is considered respectable.

However, for athletes looking to spend a little more, then there are also bars that contain a good amount protein (around 25 grams) but also have a large number of vitamins in the ingredient list too. If you are looking to supplement dietary protein, while also gaining the benefit of a single bar for multivitamin and protein supplements then this will be a better choice than a low cost pure protein bar.

Flavour has also been a traditional weak point for prospective protein bar and protein supplement purchasers. The good news is that companies are putting more money into researching the taste factor, but the bad news is that this will usually be at the expense of the a higher level of glucose and other hydrocarbons.

So, what do these three factors mean when it comes to choosing a protein bar. Firstly, price, whilst being a deciding point for most people at some level, is likely to be less of an indicator of value than you might at first think.

It is possible to calculate the value based on the quantity of protein simply by dividing the cost per 100 grams of bar by the protein that each 100 grams of protein bar provides. This is fine if you only want protein, and are not worried about the taste.

For those who are looking to add multivitamins to the equation, then a similar calculation can be performed to work out which bar offers the best value in each category – protein and vitamin content. Again, the number of vitamins and the total weight of vitamins included will play a part in the final calculation.

The taste test is more subjective, and it is probably a given that the athlete will be tempted to try a good few bars before finding a taste that they can live with long term. Like any dietary supplement, you will need to stick with it over time, so choice and quality of flavours will be an issue in the long term, unless you are dedicated enough to ignore them completely in favour of the potential benefits of a high protein diet.

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