Powerbar Performance Protein Bar
Powerbar Performance protein bars are one of the most popular protein bars out and contain a variety of flavors.
You can also find them anywhere, from grocery stores to supplement sites online, many places carry the several variety of Powerbar's protein bars.
Can this popular protein bar stand up to some new comers in the protein bar business when it comes to burning fat and gaining lean muscle mass?
What Powerbar Says :
PowerBar has fueled more world class athletes to championships and records than any other energy bar! Produced by PowerBar Inc.'s state-of-the-art facility in Boise, Idaho, USA by people dedicated to providing the highest quality energy bars in the world.
PowerBar Performance Product Information
Low fat, PowerBar contains less than 2.5 grams of fat, which is naturally present in ingredients such as grains, cocoa, peanut and other nut butters. With less than 10% of calories from fat, PowerBar is an excellent low fat energy source for athletes and active people on-the-go.
Complex carbohydrates, PowerBar contains maltodextrin (a complex carbohydrate from corn), brown rice, and oat bran. About 65 percent of PowerBar's 45 grams of carbohydrates are complex carbohydrates.
Simple carbohydrates, Fructose, which comes from corn, grapes, and pears, is the main source of quick energy in PowerBar. About 35 percent of PowerBar's 45 grams of carbohydrates are simple carbohydrates.
High quality milk protein (lactose removed). PowerBar contains high quality milk protein, with the lactose (milk sugar) removed.
Free-form amino acids, More than 200 mg. of high quality, free-form amino acids-leucine, valine and isoleucine-are added to each PowerBar.
Vitamins and minerals, PowerBar delivers the vitamins and minerals vital for energy metabolism, including 100 percent of the U.S. RDA of vitamins C, E, and the B-complex vitamins, and 30 to 35 percent of essential minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium.
Fiber, the oat bran in PowerBar provides high quality soluble fiber.
A high energy-to-weight ratio, PowerBars won't melt, break or crumble under adverse conditions. This makes PowerBar an ideal food to take on mountain climbing expeditions, hikes, rafting trips or bike races.
A twelve-month shelf life, thanks to the Mylar wrapper. Each bar is coded with a 'best by' date and needs no refrigeration. Keep PowerBars in the glove compartment, a purse, briefcase, desk drawer, fanny pack or backpack for energy when it's needed most.
Try PowerBars...
Before Intensive Efforts Try chunks of PowerBar 15-60 minutes before hard workouts. A whole or partial PowerBar can be eaten much closer to the start of activity than many foods. Allow a little extra time before competitions because nervous tension may slow digestion.
During Prolonged Events Such as races, triathlons, long hikes or other exercise that lasts more than two hours. Eat one bar per hour of activity, or break the bar into smaller chucks and eat at intervals.
After Your Activity One PowerBar immediately after intensive activity as a source of essential energy related nutrients.
As a Snack keep a few PowerBars on hand for a low-fat, convenient snack. Packed with carbohydrates, they will satisfy hunger for hours and provide extra energy while you're on-the-go.
As Nutrition Insurance PowerBars are loaded with vitamins, minerals and branched-chain amino acids, so they help you meet your body's nutritional requirements.
Available Sizes
Powerbar Performance protein bars come in boxes of 12 typically. You can also purchase individual bars too.
Avaliable Flavors
They come in a variety of flavors :
Apple Cinnamon
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Chocolate
Honey Roasted Nut
Oatmeal Raisin
Peanut Butter
Vanilla Crisp
Wild Berry
Nutrition Facts
These are for the flavor chocolate . Each of the flavors have similar nutrition facts and ingredients.
| Box of 12 | | |
| Serving Size 65G = 1 Bar | | |
|
| Amount Per Serving |
|
%DV* |
|
| Calories |
230 |
|
| Calories From Fat |
15 |
|
| Total Fat |
1.5g |
2% |
| Saturated Fat |
0.5g |
3% |
| Trans Fat |
0g |
|
| Cholesterol |
0mg |
0% |
| Sodium |
200mg |
8% |
| Potassium |
170mg |
5% |
| Total Carbohydrate |
44g |
15% |
| Dietary Fiber |
4g |
16% |
| Sugars |
24g |
|
| Other Carbs |
14g |
|
| Protein |
9g |
18% |
|
| Vitamin A |
|
0% |
| Vitamin C |
|
100% |
| Calcium |
|
35% |
| Iron |
|
45% |
| Vitamin E |
|
100% |
| Thiamine |
|
100% |
| Riboflavin |
|
100% |
| Niacin |
|
100% |
| Vitamin B6 |
|
100% |
| Folate |
|
100% |
| Vitamin B12 |
|
100% |
| Biotin |
|
100% |
| Pantothenic Acid |
|
100% |
| Phosphorus |
|
35% |
| Magnesium |
|
40% |
| Zinc |
|
40% |
| Copper |
|
50% |
| Chromium |
|
20% |
| Chloride |
|
>6% |
|
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
Ingredients
C2 Max Carbohydrate Blend (Organic Evaporated Cane Juice Syrup, Maltodextrin, Fructose)*, Oat Bran*, Milk Protein Isolate*, Alkalized Cocoa*, Brown Rice Flour*, Vegetable Glycerin*, Soy Protein Isolate*, Chocolate (Contains Milk)*, Salt*, Natural Flavor*, Almond Butter*, Peanut Flour*.
Contains Almond, Milk, Peanut, And Soy Ingredients. Made On Equipment That Also Processes Wheat.
* Natural Ingredient.
MINERALS:
Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Carbonate, Zinc Gluconate, Ferrous Fumarate (Iron), Copper Gluconate, Chromium Aspartate.
VITAMINS:
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Vitamin E Acetate, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12.
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS:
Leucine, Valine, Isoleucine.
How to Take
Drink 8-16 ounces of water with each PowerBar Performance bar to aid in absorption of nutrients and to help maintain hydration.
Reviews
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Final Thoughts
I'm sure if you tried protein bars in the past, you know about Powerbar Performance Protein Bars. They are extremely popular and provide a good balance between protein, carbs, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, all at an affordable price . They retail a little above $1 a bar.
I personally have eaten a few of these protein bars myself and for the price these protein bars exceed my expectations. These protein bars don't offer the absolute best ingredients, but they come close to those protein bars that cost 3 times what a Powerbar Performance does.
Like with all protein bars I would not recommend taking this before and especially not after a workout in place of a whey protein shake if you want to losing weight and/or gaining muscle. This is great if you are on the go and need a quick healthy snack instead of stopping at a fast food restaurant.
These also come in handy if you are trying to stay in a positive nitrogen balance and need a little extra protein on those days you don't work out.
If you are on a budget and are looking for a cheap protein bar that helps you in your goal to becoming more fit, then I highly recommend Powerbar Performance Bars over any other protein bar for its price range.
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