Quest Bars are not what they say they are

[mistysj 1,939]

Cool! I stand corrected then. I hope their ingredients and nutrition labels are found to be correct.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Protein Bars are very close to being candy bars. And eating one leads to desiring a second due to, in my opinion, lack of satiety. If you compare the calories between a snickers bar and a Quest bar, they are not all that different. There are also a lot of mysterious ingredients they pack into those bars from hidden trans fats to dangerous chemicals. For these reasons, consider eating clean whole food for a snack instead where you get a good balance of the macros and a full understanding of what you are consuming. For example, a few ounces of sliced chicken pieces with red pepper or apple slices with almond butter. I have found that whole food is much more satisfying and desirable then a Protein Bar with mystery ingredients.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Protein bars are very close to being candy bars. And eating one leads to desiring a second due to, in my opinion, lack of satiety. If you compare the calories between a snickers bar and a Quest bar, they are not all that different. There are also a lot of mysterious ingredients they pack into those bars from hidden trans fats to dangerous chemicals. For these reasons, consider eating clean whole food for a snack instead where you get a good balance of the macros and a full understanding of what you are consuming. For example, a few ounces of sliced chicken pieces with red pepper or apple slices with almond butter. I have found that whole food is much more satisfying and desirable then a protein bar with mystery ingredients.

I think the quest bars are great for a 10 mile hike, or to stash in your car or desk in case you get caught too long without any real food. Where they become a problem IMO is when people eat them at home as a daily meal or snack. You're right, at home there are always better choices.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Fiddle, excellent points that, I think, pretty much go without saying, yes? I for one do not have issues with treating Protein bars like candy bars, I am never tempted to eat more than half a Quest at a time, BECAUSE they are so filling. Calorically they may not be that disimilar to Snickers, but you aren't going to tell me that I might as well eat a Snickers, are you? I don't have the option of eating the lovely clean whole foods, wish I could, but for now, Quest bars, Protein powders and the rare piece of fruit are what I have available. I think this is all a tempest in a teacup.

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

This is all true, Globe, but you are in a special situation.

The majority of people who eat them are able to get very nutritious food at the grocery store to take home and should not have to rely on these kinds of bars.

I will freely admit I am addicted to Power Crunch bars which are even worse because they don't even claim to have Fiber in them.

[fatnomo 102]

I can tell you that I love and live on the Quest Bars. I eat at least two a day and can tell you from my experience and close friends that if you don't believe they are packed with fiber to try three of them in a twelve hour period and see what happens. I am a kool aid drinking Quest zealot. I am confident Quest will avail themselves in this lawsuit. For the record I do not work for or am in any way affiliated with Quest other than them getting way too much of my money each month via my GNC store. :-)

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

That's good to know. I really like them, but they are really expensive. I just hope that the net carb thing is right because a lot of people just count carbs not net carbs.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

fatnomo and daisy - I am a GNC gold card member which helps A LOT on costs since I buy so much dang Protein Powder ... anyway, when I was getting ready for this deployment I went to my local GNC and bought like, a gross, of Quest and got a tremendous discount so I recommend buying in bulk!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

fatnomo and daisy - I am a GNC gold card member which helps A LOT on costs since I buy so much dang Protein powder ... anyway, when I was getting ready for this deployment I went to my local GNC and bought like, a gross, of Quest and got a tremendous discount so I recommend buying in bulk!

gnc gold member here too. I am also a rewards member with Vitamin shoppe. I like Vitamin Shoppe because the points you earn are converted into cash that can be used at the end of the year, like a tax refund. I just went out and spent a 90 dollar refund at Vitamin Shoppe last night.

Before getting the warm and fuzzies about discounts at either shop, know that they both have really high profit margins. Here is an example. A 4 lb tub of ON Hydrobuilder Protein matrix can be purchased on Amazon with prime (2day free shipping!!) for 53.99. The same tub sells for 74.99 gold card price at gnc and 63.99 reward price at Vitamin shoppe.

It is convenient to walk into either store and stock up, but know you are going to pay a substantial premium over the same products found on Amazon. This is just one example. Almost every product is like this, including the Quest bars. If you have an option to buy off Amazon directly from them or from a very reputable seller with prime, then that is the most cost effective approach.

Edited January 5, 2014 by Fiddleman

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

I can eat the Atkins bars like candy. I took my Atkins bars to work and have been sharing them...

The Quest bars feel more like a meal. I've relied on them on occasion but I also go weeks or even months without buying them.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Protein bars are very close to being candy bars. And eating one leads to desiring a second due to, in my opinion, lack of satiety. If you compare the calories between a snickers bar and a Quest bar, they are not all that different. There are also a lot of mysterious ingredients they pack into those bars from hidden trans fats to dangerous chemicals. For these reasons, consider eating clean whole food for a snack instead where you get a good balance of the macros and a full understanding of what you are consuming. For example, a few ounces of sliced chicken pieces with red pepper or apple slices with almond butter. I have found that whole food is much more satisfying and desirable then a Protein Bar with mystery ingredients.

I think the Quest bars are great for a 10 mile hike, or to stash in your car or desk in case you get caught too long without any real food. Where they become a problem IMO is when people eat them at home as a daily meal or snack. You're right, at home there are always better choices.

Agreed. I haven't had a lot of luck keeping "a few ounces of sliced chicken pieces with red pepper or apple slices with almond butter" in my cubicle drawer for an extended period of time.

Fiddle is right about the mystery ingredients tho - I made the mistake of staring too long at the insides of a Quest Bar. I won't be doing that again!

Edited January 5, 2014 by DonRodolfo

[sheilarae 84]

I eat Protein bars for lunch at work every day. My favorite is Quest. I don't get hungry later. Since I teach 4-5 year olds I can't just go to the " staff room" and eat something. I was however upset when I read they have sugar alcohols. My family's been discussing about how bad they are for you. We are also trying to figure out the "correct " way to count carbs/net carbs, etc. any one know?

[sheilarae 84]

Oh and I can get Quest bars from a store here called Drug Emporium for $1.80.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I eat Protein bars for lunch at work every day. My favorite is Quest. I don't get hungry later. Since I teach 4-5 year olds I can't just go to the " staff room" and eat something. I was however upset when I read they have sugar alcohols. My family's been discussing about how bad they are for you. We are also trying to figure out the "correct " way to count carbs/net carbs, etc. any one know?

If you want to count net carbs you simply subtract the grams of fiber from the over all carb total....that is net carbs. The fiber still has calories, but what it doesn't have in the insulin response that the rest of the carbs have. Therefore, if insulin resistance/blood sugar disorders are a problem, then net carbs tells the real story of how much that particular food will affect you......

......or something like that.

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

I really think I have to count all carbs not net carbs. And I have to count calories.

I made a big mistake and regained weight not counting calories. But I lost it again counting calories.