imj0257

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I'm debating between these two bars: Mrs. May's Trio Bars and the CLIF bar.

Background: I have a deskjob so workout about 5 days a week by running 5 miles each time and workout abs and pullups and sometimes do weights (but not heavy weights, lighter weights with more reps because I don't want to bulk up).
Basically I've already pretty much cut out lots of fast food and am eating healthier now to cut calories and work on getting "ripped". As far as my body, I'm happy with everything except still working on getting rid of the little lovehandles.

Before each workout I like to eat an energy bar or banana but honestly bananas seem to be giving me gas/cramps lol. So the energy bar is what I've been doing lately and so far has been great. What I've been eating are Mrs. May's Trio bars that so far I have only found at Costco.

I'm not sure many of you are famliar with these but they taste great and here are the specs on one Trio bar:

Ingredients:
Cashew, Almonds, Pistachios, Blueberries, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Dates, Raisins, Rice Malt, Natural Flavors, Evaporated Cane Juice and Sea Salt.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 bar, 48 grams
Amount per Serving
Calories 230 Calories from Fat 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 60mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 8g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 4%
Iron 10%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 62.6% Carbs 34.8% Protein 10.4%

OR

CLIF bar which I'm sure most have you have heard of, and these vary in calories by flavor but here is one random one:

Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Bar
Amount per Serving
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 130mg 5%
Potassium 310mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 20g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin A 30%
Vitamin C 100%
Calcium 25%
Iron 25%
Vitamin D %
Vitamin E 100%
Vitamin K 25%
Thiamin (B1) 25%
Riboflavin (B2) 15%
Niacin (B3) 15%
Vitamin B6 20%
Folic Acid (Folate) 20%
Vitamin B12 15%
Biotin 10%
Magnesium 25%
Panthothenic Acid 20%
Zinc 20%
Copper 15%
Manganese 35%
Chromium 10%
Molybdenum 15%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 18.8% Carbs 71.7% Protein 18.3%

So, based on the fact that I mainly need it for a snack and energy for running and doing the workout I stated above, without getting bulky... what would ya'll recommend?

FYI, I notice the CLIF bar has 3x less fat calories than the Trio bar but I heard the Trio bar's fat cals are healthy calories... does that make a difference?

Sorry for the long post

Agent0r

I'd eat the Trio bar. Yes the Trio bar's fat calories are healthy as they are from nuts and seeds. I guess it depends on schools of thought but the healthy fats from the seeds/nuts will provide energy and burn off during the workout.

The zone diet that alot of long distance athletes and crossfitters use, healthy fats are increased for increased energy needs.

UNCTYPE-S

Ummm, IMO neither of those are healthy for you especially if it is a "snack". Look at your fats, carbs, and sugars. Wayyy too high imo. Not to mention Clif Bar's are on health watch because of the recent salmonella scare. LOL

I eat "Pure Protein" bars. I have one about 2 hrs before my workout as a snack. Here's the nutritional facts if you care. They have them at Jewel by me for $0.99/bar.

http://www.pureprotein.net/Labels/13801.PDF

imj0257

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Well, I went ahead and got the Trio bars :0

UNCTYPE-S

LOL, guess you dont care about healthy protein bars.

imj0257

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Nope.

Agent0r

Those Mrs May's bars aren't protein bars (as far as I can tell) and they are far from unhealthy.

imj0257

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^ I know they aren't protein bars. I am just looking for something with energy for my running/light workout.

And you say they are far from unhealthy. Do you mean that or did you mean to say 'far from healthy'?

Agent0r

I meant it, was in reply to UNC who said its an unhealthy protein bar, which it is neither of.

They sound pretty tasty

UNCTYPE-S

hmmm, doesnt seem too healthy to me.

Calories 230 Calories from Fat 140
Total Fat 16g 25%
Sugars 8g
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 62.6% Carbs 34.8% Protein 10.4%

I dont know what you're reading or what you consider healthy, but this is not a good bar to choose if you were looking for energy/protein bar. Now if you're comparing it to a cheeseburger, then sure, this is much healthier.

Agent0r

Oh thats right because 100% of all fats are clearly very unhealthy.

imj0257

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^ right. the fat that is in nuts is healthy for you because it helps lower cholesterol and has vitamin e, zinc, and some other good stuff.

and yes, they actually do taste good

UNCTYPE-S

Who said all fats are unhealthy?

Both of you are severely misinformed if you believe that bar is good for you but keep on eating them, I can care less. LOL

imj0257

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UNCTYPE-S