Protein bars can be a great snack or meal substitute for people trying to lean up and lose belly fat. Although most bars will be a good source of protein, some can also be packed with calories, contain little fiber, and as much sugar as a candy bar. Below I have compared several different common protein bars to help you find the best fit for you. Take my advice, reading the food labels for bars is essential, and you’ll want to see how your brand stacks up before you stock up.
Below you will find my recommendations for men and women for snack portions of protein bars for both weight loss and weight maintenance. Remember that calorie needs may vary person-to-person depending on metabolism and activity level and these calorie levels should be used as a basic approximation for a moderately active individual.
Women weight loss Snack (Approx. 1200-1500 calories/daily diet):
- 120-150 calories
- <15g carbohydrates
- 9g protein
- >3g fiber
- <6g sugar
Women weight maintenance snack (Approx. 1800 calories/day diet)
- 180-200 calories
- <20g carbohydrate
- 13g protein
- >3g fiber
- <8g sugar
Men weight loss snack (Approximately 1600 calories/day diet)
- 150-200 calories
- <20g carbohydrate
- 15g protein
- >3g fiber
- <8g sugar
Men weight maintenance snack (Approximately 2200 calories/day diet)
- 200-300 calories
- <30g carbohydrates
- 20-25g protein
- >3g fiber
- <10g sugar
Name | Calories | Carbohydrates(g) | Protein(g) | Fiber(g) | Sugar(g) |
| Detour Bar | 180 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 6 |
| Premier Protein | 290 | 24 | 30 | 1 | 10 |
| Jay Bar | 240 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 9 |
| Linny Mac | 200 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 10 |
| Myoplex Lite | 190 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Moplex Lite ready-to-drink | 170 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 6 |
| Moplex Regular ready-to-drink | 300 | 19 | 42 | 6 | 2 |
| 2:1 Bar | 250 | 24 | 30 | 5 | 4.5 |
| Pria Bar | 110 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| Supreme Protein | 410 | 29 | 30 | 2 | 6 |
| Luna Bar | 180 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 10 |
| Fiber 1 (90 calorie) | 90 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
