What are the differences between upscale bars and common bars?

Meal bars without soy

• I love Balance Bars and Zone Perfect Bars. I eat tons of 'em. But my nutritionist says that I'm eating too much soy because of 'em. Drat. (Balance Bars have 6g of soy and Zone Perfect Bars have 15g of soy.) I can't bear to kick my meal-bar habit: it's just way too convenient. So please find some retailers (or wholesalers even) that sell soyless MEAL bars. By "meal", I mean that the protein content is high, like Balance Bars and Zone Perfect Bars (compared to candy bars, granola bars or Power Bars). If you can only find one retailer and/or meal bar, that's ok, but please show your work so I know you tried. :-) Thank you. Feel free to request clarification.

• Answer:

  Hello, donphiltrodt-ga! After an initial search which yielded no results, I opted for a visit to my local natural foods grocery store which has a wide variety of high-protein bars. I came home with only one option that did not contain soy protein! But when I went online to find out where to order the Biochem Bar, the "BodyBuilding.com website popped up. It contains a large list of high protein bars complete with nutritional breakdown! I scrolled through each one to find a number of bars with high protein content minus the soy (although some contain small amounts of soy lecithin, which is different from soy protein) You can order all of the bars from the website which is a big plus. Several of the bars also have a decent variety of flavors which you see under each link. My list starts with the bar I found at my local store. Since I personally picked out the Biochem Bar at the store, I felt responsible for performing a "taste test." As one who has consumed a large variety of protein bars during long, mountain bike trips, I must say I have to rate it at "uugghhhh" level. Powdery, tasteless and only to be consumed under desperate conditions! But, tastes vary, and you might love it!! Biochem Ultimate Protein Bar ============================ http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bioc/ultbar.html "BioChem Ultimate Protein Bar is one amazing bar with a massive 32 g of easily digestible, superior protein blend, including CFM whey protein, and 19 grams of carbohydrates! The Ultimate protein Bar is perfect for anyone looking for a long term energy supply. With a carefully formulated ratio of protein to carbohydrates, it's designed to keep your blood sugar level steady to maintain the fuel your body needs. Use the Ultimate Protein Bar for a lean muscle-sparing meal replacement, a balanced snack, or for recuperating after a workout! The flavors are mouth-watering good!" Protein Blend (contains: cross-flow microfiltered whey protein isolate, calcium caseinate), syrup blend (contains: rice syrup, fructose, glycerin, polydextrose), peanut flour, turbinado sugar, fractionated vegetable oils, crisp rice, nonfat dry milk, cocoa, natural flavors, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, vitamin A palmitate, ascorbic acid, vitamin E acetate, niacimide, ferrous fumarate, zinc oxide, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, copper gluconate, cholecalciferol, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, biotin, potassium, Iodide, cyanocobalamin, soy lecithin, salt. Serving Size: 1 Bar Amount Per Serving: Calories: 280 Calories from Fat: 60 Total Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 3.5 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Potassium: 110 mg Total Carbohydrate: 19 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 12 g Protein: 32 g Vyo-Pro Protein Bars ==================== http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ast/vyobar.html "The Vyo-Pro High-Performance Protein Bar is a rich and tasty bar that supplies 20 grams of nitrogen-rich protein in a soft and chewy 2.2 ounce bar that's the perfect power food for fueling hungry muscles. And it does this without all the sugar found in other bars. The Vyo-Pro High-Performance Bar comes in an awesome chocolate flavor that's kind of like a big soft Tootsie Roll® with just the slightest hint of peanut butter. The taste is smooth and the texture is soft. We think it's just perfect." Ingredients: Protein blend (total milk protein, calcium caseinate, whey protein concentrate, ion exchange whey protein isolate, hydrolyzed whey protein concentrate, egg albumin, l-glutamine) maltitol, dutch processed cocoa, peanut butter, canola oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, salt, aspartame, and natural flavor. * (hopefully a small amount of soybean oil won't be a problem) Serving Size: 1 Bar Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200 Calories from Fat: 60 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 10mg Sodium: 240mg Potassium: 250mg Total Carbohydrates: 24g Dietary Fiber: 2g Sugars: 0g Protein: 20g Costas Foods Muscle Sandwich (you may not like the higher fat content) ============================ http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cf/muscle.html "Now everyone can enjoy life's simple pleasures, even a protein seeker like you! This original great tasting protein candy bar has 13 grams of quality protein and is a natural source of EFA's. Muscle Sandwich is made with 100% real peanut butter and low glycemic graham crackers." Ingredients: Peanut Butter: Dry Roasted Peanuts, Hydrogenated Cottonseed and Rapeseed Oil, Salt, TBHQ and Citric Acid, Graham Cracker: Enriched Wheat Flour, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Partially Hydrogenated Soy Bean Oil, Graham Flour, Corn Starch, Vanilla, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Molasses, Coating: Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa, Skim Milk, Soy Lecithin (an Emulsifier), Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60, and Vanillin (an Artificial Flavoring), Whey Protein Isolate, Salt. Serving Size: 1 Bar Servings Per Container: 12 Amount Per Serving: Calories 290 Calories from Fat 140 Total Fat 16g 24% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 140mg 6% Potassium 90mg Total Carbs 25g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 4% Sugars 15g Protein 13g Muscle Milk Bars ================ http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cs/bars.html "Muscle Milk is an "evolutionary" muscle formula promoting efficient fat burning, lean muscle growth and fast recovery from exercise. Ingredients: EVOPRO Custom Protein Blend (Ion Exchange Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Total Milk Protein, Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate, Colostrum, Glutamine Peptides, L-Taurine, Lactoferrin), POLYTROL (A Special Blend of Glycerine and Slow Absorbing, Reduced-Calorie, Non-Sugar Polyol (s)), LEANLIPIDS Lipid Blend (Medium Chain Triglycerides, Canola Oil, Long Chain Vegetable Oils, L-Carnitine), Yogurt Coating (Sucrose, Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Yogurt Solids, Whey, Lecithin, Salt, and Natural Flavor), Peanut Butter, Creatine Monohydrate, L-Glutamine, Betaine, SAMe [S-Adenosylmethionine], Acesulfame Potassium, Natural and Artificial Flavors, CYTOVITE Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Dicalcium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Gluconate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrohloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin, and Chromium Nicotinate). Serving Size: 1 Bar Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300 Calories from Fat: 110 Total Fat: 12 g 18% Saturated Fat: 7 g? 35% Cholesterol: 5 mg 1% Sodium: 0 mg 0% Potassium: 80 mg 2% Total Carbohydrates: 25 g 8% Dietary Fiber: <1 g 3% Sugars: 0 g Sugar Alcohol: 10 g Other Carbohydrates: 15 g Protein: 30 g 60% "80% of Saturated Fats are in the form of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT's). MCT's are typically burned as energy and show little or no propensity for storage as body fat or as contributor or arteriosclerosis." Eclipse 2000 Deluxe Bars ======================== http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/eclipse/proteinbar.html Ingredients: Protein blend (Contains: Hydrolyzed Protein, Calcium Caseinate, and Ion Exchanged Whey Protein Isolate), Coating(Contains: Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Non Fat Dry Milk, Cocoa, Soy Lecithin [an emulsifier], Salt and Artificial Flavor), Glycerine, Water, Peanut Flour, Brown Crisp Rice (Contains: Rice Flour, Sugar, Malt Extract, Salt, and Optional Caramel Color), Natural Peanut Butter, Artificial Flavor, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Contains: Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Ferrous Fumarate, Zinc oxide, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyrodoxine HCL, Copper Gluconate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodine, and Cyanocobalamin), Soy Lecithin, High Fructose Corn Syrup, and Potassium Sorbate. Serving Size: 1 Bar Amount Per Serving: Calories: 310 Calories from Fat: 70 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 5mg Sodium: 115mg Potassium: 135mg Total Carbohydrates: 25g Dietary Fiber: <1g Sugars: 9g Sugar Alcohol: 0g Other Carbohydrates: 15g Protein: 34 g The Total EFA Bars =================== http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sun/totalbars.html Ingredients: Protein Blend(milk protien isolate, calcium caseinate, whey protein concentrate, sodium caseinate), honey, chocolate flavored coating(sugar, fractionated palm kernel oil and palm oil, cocoa powder, modified milk ingredients, soy lecithin flavor), organic flaxseed powder and organic flaxseeds, glycerin, cocoa powder, barley malt extract, borage oil, soybean oil, soy lecithin, rice flour, maltadextrin, natural flavors. May contain traces of tree nuts and/or peanuts. Serving Size: 1 Bar Amount Per Serving: Calories 180 Calories from Fat 35 Total Fat 4g 7% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 2mg 0% Sodium 95mg 4% Potassium 150mg 4% Total Carbs 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 12g Protein 14g 28% Keto Bar ========= http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ket/bars.html "With just 3 g carbs per bar, Keto Bars cannot trigger excess blood sugar or insulin! Plus a whopping 24 grams of 7 different proteins offer far superior, longer-lasting hunger relief. Keto Bars can help you beat sweet and carb cravings because they are fortified with healthy blood sugar nutrients, glutamine, taurine and whey peptides! You'll feel great after eating Keto Bars because they're the lonely low carb bars with no stomach bloating sugar alcohol's which have hidden carbs (maltitol, lactitol and xylitol)! No sugar, no aspartame, no saccharin!" Ingredients: Protein blend (Whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, milk protein isolate, egg albumin, whey peptides, glutamine peptides, taurine), glycerine, chocolate coating (contains turbinado sugar, palm kernel oil, cocoa, non-fat milk, soy lecithin, salt), high oleic sunflower oil, natural flavors, medium chain triglyceride derived from coconut oil, xanathan gum, polydextrose, soy lecithin, oat fiber, gum arabic, salt, cellulose gum, acesulfame potassium and sucralose. Serving Size: 1 Bar Amount Per Serving: Calories 220 Calories from Fat 80 Total Fat 9g 18% Saturated Fat 1g 8% Cholesterol 30mg 10% Sodium 230mg 10% Potassium 80mg 2% Total Carbs 13g* 1% Dietary Fiber 2g 2% Glycerin 9g Protein 24g 48% Lean Body Bars ============== http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/lab/bars.html Ingredients: LeanPro Protein Blend (Calcium Caseinate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Hydolyzed Whey Protein), Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating [Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Milk, Lactose., Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor], Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Glycerine, Water, Partially Defatted Peanut Flour, Maltitol Syrup, Honey, Natural Flavor, Vitamin & Mineral Blend (Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12) Salt, Sucrose. Serving Size: 1 Bar Amount Per Serving: Total Calories: 280 Calories From Fat: 60 Total Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 4.5 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 200 mg Potassium: 210 mg Glycerine: 10 g Total Carbohydrates: 15 g Dietary Fiber: <1 g Sugars: 9 g Sugar Alcohols (Polyols): 5 g Protein: 31 g Met RX Big 100 ============== http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/met/food.html "A Food Bar - not an "energy" bar or "snack"; The high protein aspect of the Original Drink Mix, in the convenience of a food bar. Can complement a total nutrition program when combined with the Drink Mix. Engineered for serious athletes who want to augment their program with a convenient form of nutrition" Ingredients: METAMYOSIN® V100 Protein Blend (Milk Protein Concentrate, Calcium Sodium Caseinate, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concetrate, Dried Egg White, L-Glutamine), Corn Syrup, Brown Rice Syrup, Coated Chocolate Chips (Chips [Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Artificial Flavor], Coating [Confectioner's Glaze, Gum Arabic, Corn Syrup]), Whey Crisps (Whey Protein Isolate, Rice Flour), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Fructose, Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Glycerine, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Ascorbic Acid, Ferrous Fumarate, Tricalcium Phosphate, d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Retinyl Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin), Sucralose. Total Calories: 340 Calories From Fat: 35 Total Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 110 mg Potassium: 700 mg Total Carbohydrates: 50 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 29 g Protein: 27 g Nature's Best Solid Protein Bars ================================= http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nb/solid.html Ingredients: Protein Blend (contains: calcium caseinate, hydrolyzed protein, whey protein concentrate), glycerine, chocolate coating (contains: maltitol, salatrim, cocoa [may be processed with alkali], sodium caseinate, lecithin [an emulsifier], artificial flavors, acesulfame potassium), water, natural flavors, peanut flour, dietary fiber, vitamin and mineral blend (contains: dicalcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, vitamin A palmitate, ascorbic acid, vitamin E acetate, niacinamide, ferrous fumarate, zinc oxide, panthenic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, copper gluconate, cholecalciferol, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, biotin, potassium iodide, cyanocobalamin), potassium sorbate. Serving Size: 1 Bar (2.75 oz./78 g) Amount Per Serving: Calories from Fat 70 Total Fat 7 g 11% Saturated Fat 4 g 19% Cholesterol 10 mg 4% Sodium 70 mg 3% Potassium 150 mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 28 g 3% Dietary Fiber <1 g 3% Sugars 4 g Other Carbohydrate 22g Protein 30 g ++++++++++++++++++ I hope you find some meal replacement bars you enjoy in this list. I must admit, though, that both the Zone and Balance bars are mighty good.......! Here's to some new tastes! umiat Google Search Strategy "soy-free" meal replacement bars "soy-free" meal bars non-soy meal bars biochem protein bars