Protein bar vs granola bar
A protein bar has about 220 kcal, a granola or cereal bar about 180. The granola bar is 40 kcal lower; the protein bar has far more protein.
The difference
40 kcal
The big difference is protein: 20 g in a protein bar, 3 g in a granola bar. The granola bar is mostly oats and sugar.
Brands vary a lot, and some protein bars are closer to 300. Check the wrapper once for the one you buy most.
As a snack between meals, pick the one that keeps you from hunting through the cupboard an hour later.
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Questions
Are protein bars good for losing weight?
They are a snack like any other. The protein can keep you full for longer.
How many calories in a granola bar?
About 180 kcal for a usual granola or cereal bar.
How much protein is in a protein bar?
About 20 g in a usual one.
