Growing up a Power bar was something I used a lot as a midday snack or when I was hungry in between meals and I bet you all must have done the same so now a question may arise what is a power bar? What is power bar nutritional information? Don’t worry you are here for answers and that’s why I am here, to give answers.
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Power Bar
The power bar is an American company that makes bars for sports purposes like sports drinks, sports bars and etc.
The company was formed by a Canadian athlete named Brian Maxwell, along with Jennifer Biddulph, and Mike McCollum. Jennifer Biddulph was a nutritionist and by using his knowledge they first experimented in Brian`s kitchen, somewhat like what we plan in our teen ages.
Power Bar Nutritional Information
Now you know what is power bar and what its background it’s about time that you know about nutritional information
If you take one bar it has 68 grams
It will have a big amount of 247 calories, and what can we expect it’s named power bar.
Along with that it also has
- 2.1 grams of total fats
- 209 mg of sodium
- 47 grams of carbohydrates
- 20 grams of sugars
- 3.9 grams of dietary fibers
- 9.6 grams of protein
- 8 mcg of iron
- 343 mcg of calcium
- 246 mcg of potassium
It also has a number of different types of vitamins like
- 5.481 mg of Vitamin B1
- 1.306 mg of Vitamin B2
- 22.168 mg of Vitamin B3
- 1.496 mg of Vitamin B6
If you think about the values it provides then let me tell you it will give you a burst of energy as it has a good amount of sugars and carbohydrates. Sugars and carbohydrates provide you with the main energy which is required by your body for normal functioning.
Power bars also have dietary fibers and as you may know till now that dietary fibers help your digestive system to stay fit and healthy. And who doesn’t want that?
A good source of protein to make up your daily requirement and it is a bit difficult to complete your daily protein so where ever you get them, take them.
Vitamins are also founded in these power bars and these vitamins are helpful for different body functions like improvement in vision, converting protein and fats into energy also formation of blood and etc.
Types of Power Bars
If we take a look at a varying number of power bars with different flavors and ingredients, let’s take a look.
Chocolate Power Bar
Power Bar Nutritional Information
1 serving bar has a weight of 55 grams and has the following nutrients
Calories: 200, Total Fat 2.5g (4% DV), Saturated Fat 0.5 (4% DV), Sodium 230mg (10% DV), Total Carb. 36g (12% DV), Dietary Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 21g, Incl. 21g Added Sugars (42% DV), Protein 7g (14% DV), Magnesium 75mg of (18% DV).
One thing to note is that it doesn’t have a significant amount of cholesterol, vitamin D, calcium, potassium, and iron.
Ingredients
Fructose-Glucose Syrup, Rice Crisps (Rice, Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Palm Oil, Malted Barley Flour, Salt), Rice Flour, Milk Protein Isolate, Oat Bran, Maltodextrin, Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder, Rolled Oats, Ground Almonds, Unsweetened Chocolate, and 2% or Less of Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Fructose, Glycerol, Salt, Magnesium Carbonate.
Power Bars Cookies And Cream
Power Bar Nutritional Information
1 serving bar has a weight of 55 grams and has the following nutrients
Calories: 200, Total Fat 2.5g (4% DV), Saturated Fat 0.5g (4% DV), Sodium 220mg (10% DV), Total Carbohydrate 37g (12% DV), Dietary Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 21g, Incl. 21g Added Sugars (42% DV), Protein 7g (14%, Magnesium 70mg (18% DV).
One thing to note is that it doesn’t have a significant amount of cholesterol, vitamin D, calcium, potassium, and iron.
Ingredients
Fructose-Glucose Syrup, Oat Bran, Rice Flour, Milk Protein Isolate, Rice Crisps (Rice, Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Palm Oil, Malted Barley Flour), Maltodextrin, Dark Chocolate Biscuits (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil, Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder, Canola Oil, Glucose, Skim Milk Powder, Sodium Carbonate, Tartaric Acid, Barley Malt), Ground Almonds, Rolled Oats, and 2% or less of Glycerol, Sodium Citrate, Fructose, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Magnesium Carbonate, Salt.
Power Bars Berry
Power Bar Nutritional Information
1 serving bar has a weight of 55 grams and has the following nutrients
Calories: 200, Total Fat 2.0g (3% DV), Saturated Fat 0.5g (4% DV), Sodium 190mg (8% DV), Total Carbohydrate 39g (13% DV), Dietary Fiber 1g (4% DV), Total Sugars 24g, Incl. 24g Added Sugars (48% DV), Protein 6g of (12% DV), Magnesium 75mg of (18% DV).
One thing to note is that it doesn’t have a significant amount of cholesterol, vitamin D, calcium, potassium, and iron.
Ingredients
Fructose-Glucose Syrup, Fruit Puree (Sugar, Raspberry Juice Concentrate, Cherry Juice Concentrate, Strawberry Juice Concentrate, Fructose, Lactose, Apple Puree, Raspberry, Strawberry, Apply, Pectin, Palm Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Natural Flavoring), Maltodextrin, Rolled Oats, Milk Protein Isolate, Rice Crisps (Rice, Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Palm Oil, Malted Barley Flour, Salt), Ground Almonds, and 2% or less of Sodium Citrate, Canola Oil, Beetroot Juice Concentrate (Color), Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, Natural Flavors, Salt.
FAQs
I have tried to answer some of the frequently asked questions
These power bars are good for you as they provide a good amount of carbs, proteins, and fats but these are good for you as long as you take them as mini-meals or snacks. Overeating and over-relying on these can be harmful.
These power bars provide a good all round bunch of protein, fats, carbs, and vitamins.
If you want a short answer then yes because it gives you enough protein that will keep you full till the next meal time.
There isn’t anything that has zero disadvantages so yes there are a few disadvantages like abdominal pain, excessive nutrients, excessive calories, additives, cost and etc.
With that, now you know all about Power bars’ nutritional information.