Tesco said all of its protein bars 'are specially formulated to support an active lifestyle'.Ī spokesman added: 'All nutritional information is clearly listed on packaging to help customers make informed choices.' 'As a final note, the Carb Killa bars are also 20% bigger than a standard chocolate bar.' Protein is at the key of our Active Nutrition message, whether it be a post-gym treat or a snack that keeps you fuller for longer the fact is the calories are healthier calories for our customers who are well informed of the importance of high protein, low sugar snacks. 'A comparison of a chocolate bar shows they provide approximately 2 grams of protein (8 Calories). 'The Carb Killa bars carry a ‘High Protein’ Nutrition Claim in line with EU Food Law, showing over 20% of the calories noted (80 Calories) are driven by protein. Tesco Chocolate Peanut Caramel Protein Bar
Nutramino Protein Bar Crispy Chocolate Brownie 'At the more indulgent end of the range are the larger Protein Bars which contain up to 290kcal but also have 20g protein.ĬALORIE AND FAT CONTENT IN PROTEIN BARS VS MARS BAR Product Small size Nutramino bars also have less than 200kcals with 15g protein. 'The Nutra-GO Wafer range typically contains less than 200kcal per bar, with 7g protein. 'The Nutramino range contains a variety of protein bars and other convenient snack options which vary in terms of calorific content. Protein is a key macro nutrient which promotes both muscle recovery after exercise and also satiety (feeling of fullness). The supermarket's Vanilla Caramel Crunch Protein Bar 60G contains 220 calories, 9.6g of fat and 5.8g of saturated fat, while its Chocolate Peanut Caramel Protein Bar 60G is slightly higher, containing 222 calories, 10.2g of fat and 5.4g of saturated fat.Ī spokeswoman for Nutramino said: 'Each of the three Nutramino bars mentioned contain 20g of high quality protein. Tesco’s own-brand protein bars had more fat and a similar amount of calories to the classic Mars bar. Its Cookies and Cream 64G bar has 241 calories, 11g of fat and 7g of saturated fat. The White Chocolate Blondie bar 64G was the worst offender, serving up 242 calories, 11g of fat and 7g of saturated fat. PhD Nutrition, another US firm, has become a go-to for gym lovers in Britain for its 'Smart Bar' protein bars.Īlmost all of the flavours had more calories and fat than a Mars bar. 'Knowledge, however, will eventually rumble the writers when they find that confusing the customer loses them business.' A PhD Nutrition White Chocolate Blondie bar 64G serves up 242 calories, 11g of fat and 7g of saturated fat
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