We tried 12 of the most popular protein bars on the market ' this is the only one worth buying

Protein bars are considered a workout staple because they have a high protein content, which isessential to building muscle mass.But they can also be packed with sugar and artificialingredients.We tested 12 different protein bars available at a local CVS and ranked them based on nutritional content, taste, and cost.After sampling 12 different protein bars, the only place I don't feel like going is the gym.Protein bars are designed to be high-energy snacks that contain a large concentration of protein, a macronutrient that helps to build muscle mass and repair wounds or damaged tissues. Some contain around 20 grams of protein in a bar. To put that into context, a large egg has around seven grams of proteinin it.There's a big market for protein bars in the US, and other snack companies are wising up to this. In October 2017, Kellogg's boughtthe maker of RXBAR protein bars for $600 million in an attempt tocash in on healthier food trends.But these "healthy" snacks can also be stuffed with sugar, artificial ingredients, and calories, making them about as healthy as a candy bar.We decided we'd had enough of being fooled and headed to our local CVS store to sample all of the protein bar brands on offer.We've put together a ranking based on taste, nutritional content, and price.Find out which bar won, below:SEE ALSO:I'm gluten-free and survived on nothing but fast food for 5 days ' here's what happened12. Questbar, double chocolate chunk, $2.99Weight: 60gProtein: 20gCalories: 180Sugar: Less than 1gCarbs: 24gFats: 7gReview:On first glance, this bar looks greatthe packaging seems authoritative and low-key, the kind that makes you trust it instantly. It's very high in protein, low in sugar, and has a decent calorie content. But this is actually a great example of why you shouldn'tget suckered in by first impressions, because it does not taste good.In fact, it has the same consistency as soil.11. Think Thin, cookies and cream, $2.29Weight: 60gProtein: 20gCalories: 220Sugar: 0gCarbs: 25gFats: 7gReview: I'm instantly skeptical when I see it says 0 grams of sugar in bold on the front of the wrapper. My first thought is, if there isn't sugar in it, they're probably replacing it with something much worse. Sugar is replaced with 20g of sugar alcohols. The offender here is Maltitolit's 90% as sweet as sugar, but it can claim to be sugar-free despite replicating some of the harmful effects of sugar and causing spikes in blood sugar.The bar is high in protein but has a bitter aftertaste.10. Balance, cookie dough, $1.99Weight: 50gProtein: 15gCalories: 210Sugar: 17gCarbs: 22gFats: 7gReview:This bar is stuffed full of artificial ingredients and sugar, which makes it seem like there's no real advantage to eating it over a chocolate bar. Its redeeming feature is that the protein content is pretty high, and it's affordablypriced.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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