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Balance Bar Mocha Chip Bar 15/BoxMany sports energy bars are high in carbohydrates but low in protein and very low in fat. They may deliver a burst of energy, but these...
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Many sports energy bars are high in carbohydrates but low in protein and very low in fat. They may deliver a burst of energy, but these bursts can be short-lived. An ideal energy bar is one that can be eaten anytime, not only during strenuous exercise. The compactness and nutrient-rich composition of energy bars make them an invaluable food source for active people. Balance Bar believes that the 40-30-30 program provides an excellent Balance of nutrition for most people. The 40-30-30 proportion of macronutrients in Balance Bars helps give you what you really need: energy. The original Balance Bar is more than an energy bar. It is complete, balanced nutrition. It's great not only before and after strenuous workouts, but any time you need a nutritious, energizing and satisfying snack.
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No Mocha Chip for Me
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Pros: Nutritionally sound.
Cons: Poor taste, low fiber.
The Bottom Line:
Don't waste your calories on a bar that doesn't taste as good as it could.
It's been a week or so since I've reviewed a nutrition bar. There's a reason for that. I've begun to limit myself to two a week and had a streak of unpleasant bars that made me think I may not review them for awhile, if anymore.
One of my complaints is that the chocolate on many of these bars tastes terrible. And this particular bar, the Balance Mocha Chip bar is no exception.
Balance Mocha Chip
First some details...
This bar has 200 Calories, 6 grams of fat, less than 1 gram of fiber and 15 grams of protein. Lacking in fiber, but okay otherwise.
Other vitamins and minerals daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet are as follows: Vitamin A 50%, Vitamin C 100%, Calcium 10%, Iron 25%, Vitamin E 100%, Vitamin K 25%, Thiamin 25%, Riboflavin 25%, Niacin 25%, Vitamin B6 25%, Folic Acid 25%, Vitamin B12 25%, Biotin 25%, Pantothenic Acid 25%, Phosphorus 15%, Iodine 25%, Magnesium 10%, Zinc 25%, Selenium 25%, Copper 25%, Manganese 25%, Chromium 25%, Molybdenum 25%. Average nutrition.
Ingredients include: Protein Blend, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Chocolate, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Natural Flavor, Instant Coffee, Nonfat Yogurt Powder, Nonfat Milk, Lactose, Soy Lecithin, Glycerin, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Maltodextrin, Sunflower Oil, Fish Gelatin, Caramel Color, High Maltose Corn Syrup.
Other information on the wrapper includes that the bars is low on the glycemic index, is 40/30/30 nutrition and allergy information that it is manufactured on equipment that processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, eggs and wheat.
What about the taste?
The insides of this bar has an okay mocha flavor - chocolaty with a touch of coffee. It's the outside chocolate coating that tastes strange and diety.
On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate this bar a 3. It's just not worth spending money on bars that don't taste good. Skip it.
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