Jordans Frusli Cereal Bars, Blueberry, 6 x 30g

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The higher the protein content of the bar, the longer it will keep you going, whether you’re planning a trip to the gym or have to stay late at work. Anything that has more than 8g of protein is likely to be a winner in energy terms and will help keep the munchies at bay. Foods rich in complex carbohydrate such as oats, nuts and seeds are also an essential part of a good cereal bar. These contain good levels of fibre which the body will break down more slowly than refined carbohydrate, which regulates the release of sugars into the blood. With sugar the second, third and fourth ingredients on the list and featuring six times in total, this is never going to be the most nutritious option. The intensive blast of sugar will create a blood sugar spike, followed by an energy slump which leaves you craving sugar or carbs. Despite the name, it’s frankly not much better than a chocolate bar. High in protein, these bars contain a combination of cashews with rice and pea protein. While they are slightly dense, there’s no doubt that they will give you a massive energy boost and the orange oil flavour makes it very tasty. The high protein and fibre content and the low sugar content make Pulsin’s Protein Booster range a winner. The good thing about Bounce Balls is that they avoid using dried fruits, so the sugar content is invariably a bit lower than other brands of cereal bar. This product contains less protein than the rest of the range which is nearer 12g per ball, so you can be sure to get a good blast of protein from a combination of nuts and seeds, whichever one you choose. Although the fibre content could be better, the ratio of high protein to low sugar makes this a great blood sugar-balancing option which will definitely keep you going.

While the protein-fibre-sugar ratio looks very positive, this bar has a lengthy list of ingredients which include a number of additives, such as the artificial sweetener maltodextrin. This makes it quite a processed offering which may be harder for your body to break down and absorb. Be selective across the range, as some Nature Valley bars contain half the protein and twice the sugar of this one. While this product is high in protein and fibre, it features multiple forms of refined sugar which isn’t good news for your blood sugar balance. The extensive list of ingredients and additives makes it a far more processed product than most of the others on this list. It might keep you going in the short term, but it’s not terribly nutritious. Low in protein and fibre and with the equivalent of 4 teaspoons of sugar, this isn’t a great option in energy terms. The sugar content is consistently high across the range and the protein content varies from 2g to 9g depending on the product. Even the so-called ‘high in fibre version’ only contains 3.5g per bar, so read the label with care if this is your cereal bar of choice. These products are unlikely to keep you going for very long. These small protein balls are quite dense and chewy, but they might not keep you going as long as you’d imagine. Across, the range, these balls tend to be lower in protein and fibre and higher in sugar than this specific product, with some of them containing the equivalent of 5 teaspoons of sugar, due to the high content of dates and other dried fruit. It’s best to be selective with this brand if you want the best results.