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Protein Bar Review

By Dr. Jon M. Tanner

Sports nutrition bars have become a healthy alternative for those wanting a meal on the go. With the wide variety to choose from, how do you know which bar is right for you? The following breaks down the content of the bars and allows you to choose which one best suits your needs. Experiment with the different bars, as each one has it's own flavor, texture and nutritional content.

Name	Calories	Fat	Protein	Carbs	Price
Clif Bar	250	5 gms	10 gms	43 gms fiber-5 sugars-17 other-21	$1.10
Powerbar	230	2 gms	10 gms	45 gms fiber-3 sugars-20 other-22	$0.99
Balance	200	6 gms	14 gms	24 gms fiber-1 sugars-20 other-3	$0.99
MetRx Protein+	320	9 gms	31 gms	29 gms fiber-1 sugars-2 other-26	$2.49
Myoplex Lite	190	4 gms	15 gms	27 gms fiber-1 sugars-17 other-9	$1.19
Myoplex Carb Sense	240	6 gms	30 gms	22 gms fiber-2 sugars-2 other-18	$1.99
AdvantEdge	230	6 gms	13 gms	31 gms fiber-1 sugars-19 other-11	$0.99
Lean Body	280	6 gms	31 gms	16 gms fiber-0 sugars-11 other-5	$1.99
Promax	290	6 gms	20 gms	40 gms fiber-1 sugars-35 other-4	$1.19
Mesotech	340	7 gms	25 gms	44 gms fiber-0 sugars-29 other-15	$1.99
Designer Whey	270	5 gms	31 gms	25 gms fiber-0 sugars-5 other-20	$1.79
Pure Protein	280	7 gms	32 gms	25 gms fiber-1 sugars-1 other-23	$1.99
UltraPlan by HiHealth	185	3.5 gms	20.5 gms	23 gms fiber-0 sugars-0 sugar alcohol-20.5	$1.59
Atkins Advantage	250	13 gms	21 gms	18 gms fiber-7 sugars-0 other-11	$1.66

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