Clif Bars
Clif bars generally fall into the energy bar, or nutritional bar, category. They do have more protein than a candy bar, and generally are better for you. They are designed to provide a complete nutritional bar for sustained energy during long workouts.
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The inventor of Clif Bars had an “epiphany” during a long bike ride, after consuming other energy bars all day, and finally having enough of the bland taste. He decided he had choked down his last tasteless energy bar and decided to make a better tasting option. After two years of testing and trying, he came up with the Clif Bar, named after his father.
Clif Protein Bars (12 bars)
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Clif Bars Review
Clif Bars come in a variety of flavors, with varying protein and caloric content. Most of them range between 230 and 250 calories, with 43 to 48 grams of carbohydrates, 8 to 11 grams of protein, and between 2.5 and 5 grams of fat. These bars boast no trans fat. Their advertisements promote these bars as high in protein. Compared to other energy bars, this may be true, but in the protein bar market this bar is at the bottom of the pile. The Clif Bar has quite a following, especially with bicyclists, because they are an easy to carry meal. They are also popular with people who work jobs where meal times are not consistent, or even guaranteed.
The Clif Bar nutrient breakdown does resemble an average meal for the person trying to cut down on fat intake, but not as concerned about protein levels. The calories, at around 250, are low enough so it can be used as an interim meal until something more substantial can be consumed. They also work well as snacks before a workout or during a long endurance session, such as bike riding or trail hiking. The taste is palatable, although not candy bar level. You can definitely tell that the bar is a nutritional product, but most people can find a flavor that they can enjoy.
The Clif Bar does contain enough quality ingredients to make it a good choice for an energy bar. The low fat content and moderate protein content, with moderate calories, make it a good choice for the dieter needing a quick meal. Unfortunately, it can be high in sugar (20 grams out of the 43 total grams of carbohydrates.) Compared to other protein bars, the protein content is sorely lacking, but compared to other energy bars, it is a good choice.
Clif Bar Report Card:
- Taste: A-
- Consistency: B
- Protein Content: (versus carbs and fat) C
- Calorie Content: A-
- Cost: A
This bar is a quality energy bar, with moderate protein, which would make it a good pre workout choice, or even a between meal snack or meal on the go.