Number 3 - Solid Protein by Nature's Best
Type: Protein bar - Nature's Best touts its protein bar as being "100% solid protein" from whey protein, soy protein isolate and milk protein isolate, without unnecessary sources such as collagen or gelatin. With 30 grams of overall protein, very little sugar, and many essential vitamins and nutrients, it packs a solid punch for those who want to build and maintain serious muscle. Nutritional information: The Double Chocolate flavor contains 270 calories, 30 grams of protein, 28 grams of carbs, 6 grams of fat, and 3 grams of sugar.
Number 2 - Clif Bar by Clif Bar, Inc.
Type: Energy bar - Clif Bar is made with all-natural ingredients such as organic soy flour and soy protein. Its goal is to provide a boost of energy -- to be consumed one to two hours prior to a workout or race -- without the
performance-inhibiting crash in blood sugar levels that can occur with refined sugar. Due to its 4:1 carbs to protein ratio and its many essential vitamins and nutrients, it can also make for a great energyreplenishing
post-workout snack. - Nutritional information: The Chocolate Chip flavor has 250 calories, 10 grams of protein, 45 grams of carbs, 5 grams of fat, and 21 grams of sugar.
Number 1 - MET-Rx Food Bar, by MET-Rx
Type: All types - Although MET-Rx markets its Food Bar as a meal replacement bar, its high levels of carbs and protein make it like all types of bars rolled into one. With 51 grams of carbs and 27 grams of protein, it is a great meal replacement or pre- or post-workout snack for hard-core athletes. However, even the most serious of athletes shouldn't go overboard since it contains a lot of sugar and calories. - Nutritional information: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavor contains 360 calories, 27 grams of protein, 51 grams of carbs, 5 grams of fat, and 26 grams of sugar.
