{"id":1167,"date":"2016-04-11T09:16:57","date_gmt":"2016-04-10T21:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/?p=1167"},"modified":"2021-05-18T09:39:46","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T21:39:46","slug":"snack-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/2016\/04\/11\/snack-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Snack Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><em><strong>This is an archive of my original snack bars list from around 2010 \u2013 most of these bars are no longer current, but the aim of this post is to demonstrate that when analysed, most packaged food is not much good \u2013 even the supposedly \u201chealthy\u201d stuff sold in health shops. But that by reading the ingredients labels it is possible to select the better options.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"90%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<blockquote><p><strong>SNACK BARS<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"4\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">I sometimes get people asking me to recommend a good snack bar or energy bar. There\u2019s no easy answer to that one as they are all processed foods.In this article, I review the best bars I could find in New Zealand, plus a selection of the more popular ones. Most of them are gluten free (GF) bars so that this information is useful to the widest possible audience. Many bars are far worse than these ones, and these are some that may be handy for times when you need some food in a hurry, and didn\u2019t prepare.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<p>I\u2019ve ranked them in two ways. Firstly, by ingredients. Maximum ranking is 5 stars and points have been taken off for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/foods\/soy\/\">Soy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Artificial <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/foods\/sweeteners\/\">sweeteners<\/a> <em>(eg sucralose, aspartame. I have allowed glycerine and xylitol though, as compromise non-nutritive sweeteners)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Added <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/foods\/sweeteners\/\">sugars<\/a> <em>(with the exception of honey, which I\u2019ve allowed as it is a real food. But don\u2019t worry, the total sugar is addressed in the second section)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Puffed grains<\/li>\n<li>Refined flours or starches<\/li>\n<li>Unhealthy or unspecified vegetable <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/nutrients\/fats\/\">oils<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Common <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/foods\/gluten\/\">allergens<\/a> <em>(eg. gluten, peanuts and milk, though I have allowed whey protein)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<p>Secondly, they\u2019re ranked by macronutrient ratio. Most bars are very low in protein and fat, and very high in carbohydrate. This might be OK, if you had a small part of the bar, with something high in fat and protein. But if you\u2019re grabbing a bar for a meal on the run, those ratios will disrupt most people\u2019s blood sugar. Bars get a good score if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The protein content is 10% or higher<\/li>\n<li>The total carbs are 40% or lower<\/li>\n<li>The total sugars are 20% or lower<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>(Note that these were calculated on the gms listed on the packaging, which may have been rounded)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you are a Carbo type, or a sportsperson with high caloric demand, or are eating part of a bar with something high in protein or fat, you may wish to choose based just on the ingredient score, and not worry about the ratio. If you are a Protein type, it \u2018s expecially important to pick a high star bar in this category.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<p>I\u2019m looking for a bar that gets a high score in both categories, so that\u2019s how the overall scores are calculated. If your criteria are different, you may rate them differently overall.<\/p>\n<p>Also note that I\u2019m not having a go at the food manufacturers here. It\u2019s a bit of a catch-22 situation as they have to make what sells, and a healthy bar isn\u2019t usually a popular bar. Many consumers want cheap and tasty, and don\u2019t much care about the ingredients. Or get fooled by the 97% Fat Free label or the Heart Foundation tick into buying something full of sugar. One bar that used to be made by Freedom Foods would have been top of the list, but it didn\u2019t sell and they stopped making it.<\/p>\n<p>Cost and availability are based on what I\u2019ve found in Kilbirnie, Wellington. In your area this may be different.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to go straight to your favourite bar, here are the bars I\u2019ve reviewed:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>\n<blockquote>\n<div align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<blockquote>\n<div align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#mays\">Mrs May\u2019s Naturals Crunches<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#nono\">No-No bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#naked_cashew\">Naked Goodness &amp; 100% Natural Cashew &amp; Coconut<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#nn_apricot\">Nice &amp; Natural Apricot Natural Nut Bar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#wallaby\">Australian Wallaby Cashew &amp; Sesame<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#naked_maca\">Naked Goodness &amp; 100% Natural Macadamia &amp; Apricot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#megaburn\">Megaburn Body Boost Bar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#ff_omega\">Freedom Foods Omega<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#mercola\">Dr Mercola\u2019s Cocoa Cassava Bar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#truelife\">Truelife bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#layleys\">Layleys Apricot &amp; Cashew<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#annies\">Annie\u2019s rollups &amp; wriggles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#sunshine\">Sunshine Organic Treats Berry bars<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#osm\">One Square Meal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#ff_muesli\">Freedom Foods Muesli<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#orgran\">Orgran Fruit Bar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#bumper\">Cookie Time Bumper Bar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#tasti\">Tasti Snak Logs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#earth\">Mother Earth Soft &amp; Chewy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#chewy\">Uncle Toby Chewy Muesli<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#pria\">Powerbar Pria <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#zone\">Zone Perfect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#BFL\">Body For Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#vogels\">Vogels Scroggin Clusters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#simple\"> Healtheries Simple<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a id=\"mays\" name=\"mays\"><\/a>Mrs May\u2019s Almond Crunch (56g)<br \/>\nMrs May\u2019s Cran-Blueberry Crunch (56g) <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost and availability:<\/strong> Approx $2.60 from health food shops. I haven\u2019t found them in any supermarkets so far. These are bags of bite sized nut crunches, and are delicious. These are just two of he flavours available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Made from real food.<\/li>\n<li>Good macronutrient ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some flavours have \u201cnatural flavours\u201d added, which are not necessarily good.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re from Australia, so are a bit more expensive than NZ bars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>The NEW pick of the bunch! They say one serve is half a bag, but you could easily eat the whole bag yourself.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">Mrs May\u2019s Almond Crunch (56g)<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">Yes<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">320<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">10g<br \/>\n12.5%<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">26g<br \/>\n73%<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">18g<br \/>\n22.5%(3g<br \/>\n7.5% )<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">Cranberries, Blueberries, Cashews, Almonds, Pistachios, Sesame Seeds, Rice Malt, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">Mrs May\u2019s Cran-Blueberry Crunch (56g)<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">Yes<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">344<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">10g<br \/>\n11.6%<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">24g<br \/>\n63%<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">18g<br \/>\n20.9%(4g<br \/>\n9.3% )<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">Almonds,Rice Malt, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Sea Salt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"nono\"><\/a>No-No Sesahoneyme (75g)<br \/>\nNo-No Cashoneyew (75g) <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost and availability:<\/strong> Approx $1.90 from health food shops. I haven\u2019t found them in any supermarkets so far. There are other bars in the range, including a Carob flavoured bar. They are higher in sugar and carbs and not all of them are gluten free. But check them out and see if they meet your requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/no_no.jpg?resize=200%2C150\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NZ made, from real food.<\/li>\n<li>Reasonably good macronutrient ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some people are sensitive to peanuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>The pick of the bunch! Half a bar is probably adequate, but even a whole one shouldn\u2019t blow your blood sugar out of the water. <em>Aug 2007 \u2013 still good, but lost the top slot! <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\"><strong>No-No <\/strong>Sesahoneyme (75g)<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">Yes<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">399<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">8.6g<br \/>\n8.6%<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">31.9g<br \/>\n72%<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">18.28g<br \/>\n18%(15.3g<br \/>\n15.4% )<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">Coconut, sesame &amp; sunflower seeds, honey, <strong>peanuts<\/strong>, <strong>maize cornflour<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\"><strong>No-No <\/strong>Cashoneyew (75g)<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">Yes<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">400<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">7.8g<br \/>\n7.8%<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">31.2g<br \/>\n70%<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">20.85g<br \/>\n21%(15.3g<br \/>\n15.4% )<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">Coconut, cashews, sunflower seeds, honey, <strong>peanuts<\/strong>, <strong>maize cornflour<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"naked_cashew\"><\/a>Naked Goodness Cashew &amp; Coconut Bites (25g)<br \/>\n&amp; 100% Natural Cashew &amp; Coconut (50g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost and availability: <\/strong>Bites are around $3.90 for a box of 8 in the supermarket (so under 50c each). I haven\u2019t found the full sized bars here. Also available in Macadamia and Apricot, which is ranked a bit lower (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#naked_maca\">see below<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/naked_cashew.jpg?resize=200%2C150\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comes in two sizes \u2013 for many people the smaller size will be enough<\/li>\n<li>Mostly natural ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Good macronutrient ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Added sugar, and added glucose syrup. But at least it\u2019s from corn, so still gluten free. (Note that glucose syrup, even though derived from corn, is much safer then high fructose corn syrup. It\u2019s the fructose that\u2019s most dangerous.)<\/li>\n<li>Added sunflower oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>Probably the best bar you\u2019d be able to find in a supermarket, or 24\/7 store.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Naked Goodness<\/strong> Cashew &amp; Coconut Bites (25g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>148<\/td>\n<td>3.5g<br \/>\n9%<\/td>\n<td>11.7g<br \/>\n71%<\/td>\n<td>7g<br \/>\n19%(4.4g<br \/>\n12% )<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">Toasted coconut (22%, sulphite), cashew nuts (22%), sunflower seeds (21%), sesame seeds (14%), honey (9%), <strong>raw sugar<\/strong>, <strong>glucose syrup<\/strong> (from maize), <strong>sunflower oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>100% Natural <\/strong>Cashew &amp; Coconut (50g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>289<\/td>\n<td>6g<br \/>\n8%<\/td>\n<td>22g<br \/>\n69%<\/td>\n<td>15g<br \/>\n21%(10g<br \/>\n14% )<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"nn_apricot\"><\/a>Nice &amp; Natural Apricot Natural Nut Bar (35g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Approx $3.96 for a box of 6 in supermarkets, so about 66c each. Comes in other GF flavours \u2013 plain, Chocolate and Yoghurt, which are a little higher in carbs and sugar, so only get one tick.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/nn_apricot.jpg?resize=200%2C150\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"2\" \/><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good ratio with comparatively low sugar content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some people are sensitive to peanuts<\/li>\n<li>Added glucose syrup. But at least it\u2019s from corn, so still gluten free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>A nice tasting, economical bar.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Nice &amp; Natural <\/strong>Apricot Natural Nut Bar (35g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>163<\/td>\n<td>5g<br \/>\n13%<\/td>\n<td>10.2g 56%<\/td>\n<td>12.3g<br \/>\n30%(7.4g<br \/>\n18% )<\/td>\n<td>Roasted <strong>peanuts<\/strong> (45%), Dark Chocolate (20%) (<strong>Sugar<\/strong>, Cocoa Liquer, Cocoa butter, emulsifiers (<strong>soya lecithin<\/strong>, 476, 492), flavour), sultanas, <strong>glucose<\/strong> (from maize), honey, dried apricots (6%, preservative 220), rice crisps (<strong>rice flour<\/strong>, water), sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, flavour, citric acid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"wallaby\"><\/a>Australian Wallaby Cashew &amp; Sesame bar (40g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Available in health food shops.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/wallaby.jpg?resize=200%2C150\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Natural ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Good macro nutrient balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s got soy beans in it. Maybe they have been fermented, but probably not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I personally wouldn\u2019t eat it because of the soy beans, but for others the good things about it may outweigh that.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Australian <\/strong> Wallaby Cashew &amp; Sesame bar (40g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>195<\/td>\n<td>6g<br \/>\n12%<\/td>\n<td>13g 60%<\/td>\n<td>14g<br \/>\n29%(6.8g<br \/>\n14% )<\/td>\n<td>Cashews, sesame seeds, pepitas, <strong>rice extract<\/strong>, rice cereal, sunflower seeds, <strong>soy beans<\/strong>, dietary fibre, vanilla flavour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"naked_maca\"><\/a>Naked Goodness Macadamia &amp; Apricot Bites (27g)<br \/>\n&amp; 100% Natural Macadamia &amp; Apricot Bars (55g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Bites are around $3.90 for a box of 8 in the supermarket (so under 50c each). I haven\u2019t found the full sized bars here. Also available in Cashew and Apricot, which is ranked a bit higher (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#naked_cashew\">see above<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/naked_maca.jpg?resize=200%2C150\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comes in two sizes \u2013 for many people the smaller size will be enough<\/li>\n<li>Mostly natural ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Added sugar, and added glucose syrup. But at least it\u2019s from corn, so still gluten free. (Note that glucose syrup, even though derived from corn, is much safer then high fructose corn syrup. It\u2019s the fructose that\u2019s most dangerous.)<\/li>\n<li>Added sunflower oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> One of the best bars you\u2019d be able to find in a supermarket, or 24\/7 store.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>Naked Goodness Macadamia &amp; Apricot Bites (27g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>145<\/td>\n<td>2.6g<br \/>\n7%<\/td>\n<td>10g 62%<\/td>\n<td>10.8g 30%(7.5g)<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">Sunflower seeds (19%), dried apricots (15%), macadamia nuts (13%), toasted coconut (13%, sulphites), honey (10%), <strong>raw sugar<\/strong> (9%), desiccated coconut (7%, sulphites), sesame seeds, <strong>glucose syrup<\/strong> (from maize), <strong>buck wheat flour<\/strong>, <strong>rice flour<\/strong>, <strong>sunflower oil<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>100% Natural Macadamia &amp; Apricot Bars (55g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>294<\/td>\n<td>5g<br \/>\n7%<\/td>\n<td>20g 62%<\/td>\n<td>22g<br \/>\n30%(17g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"megaburn\"><\/a>MegaBurn Body Boost Bar (60g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>$45 for a box of 10 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nom.co.nz\/products_detail.php?type_id=3&amp;id=96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">available online<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/megaburn.jpg?resize=250%2C105\" width=\"250\" height=\"105\" align=\"right\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Very good ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Gluten, dairy and soy free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s let down by the carb and sugar content which is high<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>The ingredients are very good, if you\u2019re OK on a high carb bar. But if you need a higher ratio of fat and protein, you\u2019d need to have something else with it.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the other bars in this range all have soy protein in, which gives them a much lower score.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>MegaBurn <\/strong>Body Boost bar<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>227<\/td>\n<td>6.5g<br \/>\n11.6%<\/td>\n<td>6.2g<br \/>\n25%<\/td>\n<td>32.5g<br \/>\n58%(16.8g<br \/>\n28%)<\/td>\n<td>Rice Malt, Dried Fruit, Psyllium Husks, Rice Protein, Cashews, Pumpkin Seeds, Maple Syrup, Multi-strain Lactobascillus culture with Fructo-Oligiosaccharides, Apple, Kiwi Fruit, Almonds, Tahini, Rice Bran, Flax Meal, <strong>Puffed Rice<\/strong>, Spirulina, Wheat Grass, Barley Grass, Papaya, Carrot, Mandarin, Fig, Chlorella, Alfalfa, Beetroot, Orange Flavour( nature identical), Aniseed, Ginger, Slippery Elm, Cinnamon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"ff_omega\"><\/a>Freedom Foods Omega Bar (40g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Approx $9.93 for a box of 6, in the health food section of the supermarket.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/omega.jpg?resize=151%2C150\" width=\"151\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mostly good ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Reasonable macronutrient ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The added sweetener is fructose which is one of the most dangerous<\/li>\n<li>Total carb and sugar content is quite high \u2013 more than I\u2019d recommend for a snack<\/li>\n<li>Unless they\u2019re stored in the fridge, the flaxseed oil is likely to go rancid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>This is a bar I\u2019d maybe eat half of, but a whole bar is a big sugar hit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Freedom Foods <\/strong>Omega bar<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>494<\/td>\n<td>12g<br \/>\n9.7%<\/td>\n<td>29g<br \/>\n53%<\/td>\n<td>42g<br \/>\n34%(21g<br \/>\n17%)<\/td>\n<td>Seed mix (linseeds, sunflower kernels, almonds, macadamia) apple juice concentrate, honey, <strong>fructose<\/strong>, olive oil, flaxseed oil, <strong>puffed amaranth<\/strong>, rice flour, psyllium husks, omega 3 epa\/dha powder 1.24% (from tuna oil), inulin, lactobacillus, acidophilus me, maize starch, natural vanilla flavour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"mercola\"><\/a>Dr Mercola\u2019s Cocoa Cassava Bar (45g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability:<\/strong> These have to be ordered by the boxful (12) from Dr Mercola\u2019s website, and including shipping come to about $NZ 8 a bar. So a bit expensive for most people! But I\u2019ve reviewed them as I know a lot of my readers also read Dr Mercola, and I thought you might like to know how his bars stack up.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cocoa_cassava.gif?resize=150%2C115\" width=\"150\" height=\"115\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mostly fairly good ingredients<\/li>\n<li>OK macronutrient ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Labelled as low carb, but they clearly are not<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>If I lived in the US, I\u2019d maybe keep a box in the cupboard for when I\u2019m out and about. But although they were quite nice tasting, overall I didn\u2019t think they were that great, and definitely not worth what it costs to get them here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Dr Mercola\u2019s <\/strong> Cocoa Cassava Bar (45g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>190<\/td>\n<td>5g<br \/>\n11%<\/td>\n<td>9g<br \/>\n43%<\/td>\n<td>23g<br \/>\n48%(9g<br \/>\n19% )<\/td>\n<td>Cassava Flour, Fruit Juices (Pear, Grape and\/or Apple), Natural Rice Dextrins, Coconut Oil, Dark Chocolate Chips (<strong>Cane Sugar<\/strong>, Chocolate Solids, Cocoabutter, <strong>GMO Free Soy Lecithin<\/strong> [added as an emulsifier], Natural Flavor), Proserum\u00ae Whey Protein, Raw Chia Seeds, Xylitol, Unsweetened Coconut, Dutched Cocoa Powder, Xanthan, Natural Flavors, Aluminum Free Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Sea Salt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"truelife\"><\/a>Truelife Fig Bar (75g)<br \/>\n&amp; Truelife Sunny Bar (75g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Around $1.80 in health food shops. Or $2.80 for the all-organic version for these two bars. There are many other flavours, but most of them are even higher in sugar, and most are not gluten free.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/truelife.jpg?resize=200%2C150\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"2\" \/><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NZ made, from real food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High in carbs and sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> If you have quarter of one as dessert, it\u2019s a pretty healthy one. But as a meal replacement, especially if have the whole thing, you\u2019re likely to feel a bit sick in the short term and it won\u2019t be good for your blood sugar.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Truelife <\/strong>Fig Bar (75g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>265<\/td>\n<td>4.89g<br \/>\n7%<\/td>\n<td>11.17g 38%<\/td>\n<td>36.52g<br \/>\n55%(33.71g<br \/>\n51% )<\/td>\n<td>Figs, sultanas, coconut, sunflower seeds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Truelife <\/strong>Sunny Bar (75g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>271<\/td>\n<td>5.82g<br \/>\n8.6%<\/td>\n<td>10.29g 34%<\/td>\n<td>38.82g<br \/>\n57%(35.49g<br \/>\n52% )<\/td>\n<td>Sultanas, dates, sunflower seeds, apricots, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"layleys\"><\/a>Layleys Apricot &amp; Cashew Bar (50g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Used to be available in health food shops, but can\u2019t find in my area at present. Ask in your local shop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good natural ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High in carbs and sugars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>As with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#truelife\">Truelife bars<\/a>, if you have quarter of one as dessert, it\u2019s a pretty healthy one. But as a meal replacement, especially if have the whole thing, you\u2019re likely to feel a bit sick in the short term and it won\u2019t be good for your blood sugar.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Layleys <\/strong>Apricot &amp; Cashew Bar (50g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>189<\/td>\n<td>2g<br \/>\n5%<\/td>\n<td>9.35g 45%<\/td>\n<td>24.05g 51%(23.2g<br \/>\n49% )<\/td>\n<td>Dates, Coconut, Dried Apricots (12%) (contain preservative (220)), Sultanas, Cashew Nut Pieces (2.5%).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"annies\"><\/a>Annies All Fruit Rollups, Wriggles and bars<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Widely available in supermarkets and health food shops.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/annies.jpg?resize=180%2C155\" width=\"180\" height=\"155\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NZ made, from real food.<\/li>\n<li>Most bars are pure fruit with nothing added.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High in carbs and sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>Suitable to replace a piece of fresh fruit, as part of a balanced meal or snack. But as with fresh fruit, I don\u2019t recommend eating one on it\u2019s own. And remember that dried fruit is more concentrated than fresh, so eat a smaller portion. Fibre Fruits are not recommended as they include soy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>These comments <strong>only apply to Annies brand<\/strong>, which are pure. Other brands (eg. Uncle Toby\u2019s) have other ingredients such as wheat derivatives and vegetable oils and should be totally avoided.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Annies <\/strong>fruit rollups and wriggles<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>100%<\/td>\n<td>Differs by flavour, but usually pure fruit with no additives. Some include FOS. Avoid those with soy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"sunshine\"><\/a>Sunshine Organic Treats Berry Bar (75g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Available in health food shops at around $4.95 for a box with 2 bars. There are other gluten free treats in the range, including the Smart One bar which is similar to this one, and other cakes and biscuits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NZ made, from real food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High in carbs and sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>As with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#truelife\">Truelife bars<\/a>, if you have quarter of one as dessert, it\u2019s a pretty healthy one. But as a meal replacement, especially if have the whole thing, you\u2019re likely to feel a bit sick in the short term and it won\u2019t be good for your blood sugar.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Sunshine Organic Treats <\/strong>Berry bar<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>361<\/td>\n<td>4.4g<br \/>\n4.9%<\/td>\n<td>21.8g<br \/>\n54.4%<\/td>\n<td>35.5g<br \/>\n39.4%(21.6g<br \/>\n24%)<\/td>\n<td>Brown rice flour, free range eggs, coconut, orange juice, honey, palm shortening, tapioca, sesame seeds, dried fruit (apple, boysenberry, plums), dairy free chocolate (<strong>sugar<\/strong>, <strong>vegetable fat<\/strong>, cocoa powder, emulsifier, flavour).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">\n<div align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tick.jpg?resize=25%2C30\" width=\"25\" height=\"30\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"osm\"><\/a>One Square Meal (1 bar, 1\/2 serve, 87g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Approx $3.70 for a pack of 2 in the supermarket, approx $4 in dairy or service station. <em>(Note that the two bars are considered to be the equivalent of a meal. For a snack, one would be ample, and that\u2019s what is in the table.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/osm.jpg?resize=230%2C150\" width=\"230\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mostly fairly natural ingredients<\/li>\n<li>OK fats<\/li>\n<li>Not high in sweeteners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes soy protein<\/li>\n<li>Isn\u2019t gluten free<\/li>\n<li>Low in protein, high in carbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>In truth, this isn\u2019t the worst of the bars by a long shot. Most are much more unhealthy. But this one is worth mentioning as it\u2019s promoted as being so healthy that you could use two bars to replace a meal, and you\u2019d be covering all your nutritional bases. But look at the sugar content. This means two bars have 30g, which means they\u2019re saying 90g of sugar a day is OK. Not in my book it isn\u2019t!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>One Square Meal<\/strong> (1 bar, from pack of 2) 87g<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>347<\/td>\n<td>8.4g<br \/>\n10%<\/td>\n<td>11.6g<br \/>\n30%<\/td>\n<td>45.1g<br \/>\n52%(15g<br \/>\n17% )<\/td>\n<td><strong>Rolled oats<\/strong>, Dried apricots 12% (with antioxidant (220)), Manuka honey 11%, Vegetable oil (rice bran oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil), <strong>Maltodextrin<\/strong>, <strong>Isolated soy protein<\/strong> (non GM), <strong>Wheat flakes<\/strong>, Humectant (glycerine), Raisins, Maize starch, Rice flour, Vegetable gum (Acacia gum), Natural flavour, Salt, Vitamins &amp; Minerals (Calcium, Vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Niacin, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iodine), <strong>Malted barley extract<\/strong>, Emulsifier (soy lecithin), Natural colour (caramel III).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"ff_muesli\"><\/a>Freedom Foods Muesli Breakfast Bar (35g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Approx $7.30 for a box of 6, in the health food section of the supermarket.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/muesli_breakfast_bar.jpg?resize=151%2C150\" width=\"151\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gluten free<\/li>\n<li>Fairly good ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extremely high carb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Coming in at nearly 60g of carbs, I wouldn\u2019t recommend this to anyone. For people with weight or health problems, 70-80g of carbs might be their upper limit for the entire day!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Freedom Foods <\/strong>Muesli Breakfast Bar (35g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>420<\/td>\n<td>8.1g<br \/>\n7.7%<\/td>\n<td>15.9g<br \/>\n34%<\/td>\n<td>56.9g<br \/>\n54%(33.9g<br \/>\n32%)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fruit juice concentrate<\/strong> (pear &amp; apple), sultanas, <strong>puffed rice<\/strong>, sunflower seeds, coconut (preservative 220), rice bran (rice flour, rice bran, prune juice concentrate), rice flakes with psyllium (rice flour, maize flour, psyllium, <strong>maltodextrin<\/strong> (corn), apple juice concentrate, salt, vitamins (niacin, thiamin, folate), mineral (iron), linseed, inulin, dried appricot (preservative 220), psyllium husks, sesame seeds, sliced almonds, dried apple, corn starch, natural flavour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"orgran\"><\/a>Orgran Fruit Bar (50g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Approx $2.80 in health food shops.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/orgran.jpg?resize=248%2C100\" width=\"248\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gluten free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High in carbs and sugar<\/li>\n<li>Added fructose<\/li>\n<li>Dangerously low in fat<\/li>\n<li>The small amount of fat present is canola oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> They\u2019ve fallen into the trap of thinking low fat is healthy, and the lower the better. We know better \u2013 fat keeps your blood sugar stable, and helps build your cells. It probably tastes nice if you want to eat it as cake. But it\u2019s not a nourishing snack in any way.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Orgran <\/strong> Fruit Bar (50g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>161<\/td>\n<td>2.2g<br \/>\n5.5%<\/td>\n<td>1g<br \/>\n5.6%<\/td>\n<td>30.7g<br \/>\n76%(21.5g<br \/>\n53.4%)<\/td>\n<td>Sultanas, dates, milled chick peas, milled corn, tapioca, brown rice syrup, currants, blueberries, fruit concentrate, inulin, <strong>fructose<\/strong>, <strong>canola oil<\/strong>, milled rice, natural flavour, sodium bicarbonate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"bumper\"><\/a>Cookie Time Bumper Bar (80g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>About $3.60 for a box of 3 in the supermarket. Also available singly in service stations. Come in 3 flavours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High in butter, which is good, and unusual in baked snacks these days<\/li>\n<li>Reasonably natural ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They don\u2019t say what the vegetable oil is, so it could be good (coconut or palm) or bad (canola)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>If you\u2019re on holiday and pull into a service station, this or a One Square Meal might look like the healthiest choices available. Admittedly, they are tasty. But if you can find a bag of nuts and brush the excess salt off, that would be better.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>Cookie Time Bumper Bar (80g)<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>349<\/td>\n<td>4.8g<br \/>\n5.5%<\/td>\n<td>19.8g<br \/>\n51%<\/td>\n<td>38g<br \/>\n43.6%(22.8g<br \/>\n26%)<\/td>\n<td>Rolled oats, Butter, Chocolate 15%* (<strong>sugar<\/strong>, cocoa mass, milk solids, cocoa butter, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, 476), malted barley syrup, flavour), Dried apricots 13%*, Brown sugar, Wholewheat flour, Desiccated coconut, Golden syrup, <strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong>, Wheat bran, Malted barley extract, Sunflower &amp; sesame seeds, Honey, Salt, Natural flavour, Antioxidant (220). May contain traces of nuts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"tasti\"><\/a>Tasti Snak Logs (40g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Around $3.50 for a box of 6 in the supermarket.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/tasti.jpg?resize=225%2C130\" width=\"225\" height=\"130\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ratio isn\u2019t as bad as many others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contains margarine<\/li>\n<li>Peanuts are a common allergen<\/li>\n<li>Also contains casein and gluten<\/li>\n<li>Apple juice is commonly perceived as healthy, but is high in fructose<\/li>\n<li>Includes colour which most of the others don\u2019t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Nothing to recommend it. Avoid.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>Tasti Snak Logs (40g)<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>178<\/td>\n<td>5.4g<br \/>\n12%<\/td>\n<td>8.3g<br \/>\n42%<\/td>\n<td>19.3g<br \/>\n43%(11.2g<br \/>\n25%)<\/td>\n<td>Roasted peanuts, <strong>sugar<\/strong>, non fat milk powder, rolled oats, honey, oat bran, dried apricots (7.5%), <strong>margarine<\/strong> (vegetable oils, salt, emulsifiers (471, soy lecithin), <strong>colour (160a))<\/strong>, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, <strong>glucose<\/strong>, <strong>apple juice concentrate<\/strong>, wheatgerm, flavours.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"earth\"><\/a>Mother Earth Soft and Chewy Berry Choc (32.5g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Around $4.30 for 8 in the supermarket.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/mother_earth.jpg?resize=175%2C150\" width=\"175\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reasonably natural ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Very low in protein<\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t specify the vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>Lots of different types of added sugars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>When a bar has only one very weak \u201cpro\u201d,and many \u201ccons\u201d, what else can I say except don\u2019t eat it?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Mother Earth <\/strong>Soft and Chewy Berry Choc<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>129<\/td>\n<td>1.5g<br \/>\n4.7%<\/td>\n<td>4.5g<br \/>\n31.4%<\/td>\n<td>21.2g<br \/>\n65.7%(9.7g<br \/>\n30%)<\/td>\n<td>Cereals (36%) (rolled oats, wheat flakes, rice cereal (rice flour, <strong>sugar<\/strong>, salt, emulsifier (471)), <strong>glucose syrup<\/strong>, dark compounded chocolate (15%) (<strong>sugar<\/strong>, <strong>vegetable oil<\/strong>, cocoa powder, milk solids, emulsifiers (492, soy lecithin, 476), salt, flavour), raspberry juice (5%), <strong>vegetable oil<\/strong> (non trans, contains natural antioxidant (306)),<strong>brown sugar<\/strong>, sultanas (4%), dessicated coconut, new zealand honey, cranberry pieces (2%) (cranberries, <strong>sugar<\/strong>, sunflower oil), blueberries (1%), food acid (citric), emulsifier (soy lecithin), natural flavour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"chewy\"><\/a>Uncle Toby Chewy bars (Berry) <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Around $3.20 for 8 in the supermarket.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hydrogenated vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>Contains casein and gluten<\/li>\n<li>Lots of added sugars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> It\u2019s got all the bad stuff. Avoid.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>Uncle Toby Chewy bars (Berry)<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>136<\/td>\n<td>2.1g<br \/>\n6.2%<\/td>\n<td>4.3g<br \/>\n28.4%<\/td>\n<td>21.6g<br \/>\n63.5%(11.6g<br \/>\n34%)<\/td>\n<td>Cereals (rolled oats, wheat), <strong>glucose<\/strong>, compound chocolate (<strong>sugar<\/strong>, <strong>hydrogenated vege oil<\/strong>, milk solids, cocoa powder, Emulsifier (soy lecithin, 492), salt, flavour), <strong>sugar<\/strong>, <strong>puffed rice<\/strong> (rice flour, <strong>sugar<\/strong>, rice bran, colour, emulsifier), <strong>vegetable oil<\/strong>, flavoured fruit grains (raspberry puree, wheat fibre), honey, milk solids, humectants (420, 422), coconut, treacle, salt, emulsifiers, food acid (330), flavour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"pria\"><\/a>Powerbar Pria (28g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Approx $1.99 in the health food section of the supermarket.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/pria.jpg?resize=229%2C60\" width=\"229\" height=\"60\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No redeeming features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contains soy<\/li>\n<li>Low fat<\/li>\n<li>High in refined carbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>This is made pretty much entirely from soy and refined carbs. Adding some vitamins and minerals doesn\u2019t make it any better. Eat some real food instead, and avoid these things unless very desperate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>Powerbar Pria (28g)<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>118<\/td>\n<td>5.3g<br \/>\n18%<\/td>\n<td>3g<br \/>\n22.9%<\/td>\n<td>15.7g<br \/>\n53.2%(8.2g<br \/>\n27.8%)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Rice syrup<\/strong>, milk chocolate coating (27%) (<strong>sugar<\/strong>, cocoa butter, milk solids, cocoa solids, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, 492,476), flavour), <strong>soy flour<\/strong> (colour (E150d)), soy protein nuggets (<strong>soy protein isolate<\/strong>, rice flour), rice crisps ( rice flour, tapioca starch, <strong>sugar<\/strong>, <strong>malt powder<\/strong> (from barley), salt), humectant (422), <strong>soy protein isolate<\/strong>, rice flour, flavours, minerals, <strong>maltodextrin<\/strong>, vitamins.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"zone\"><\/a>Zone Perfect Orange Cranberry Crunch (50g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>Approx $3.99 in the supermarket. Comes in 13 different flavours.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/zone.jpg?resize=232%2C97\" width=\"232\" height=\"97\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a Zone bar, so OK macronutrients ratio<\/li>\n<li>Gluten free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contains soy and canola oil<\/li>\n<li>Contains fructose, one of the most dangerous sugars<\/li>\n<li>High in refined carbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>They\u2019re probably no worse than many others, but they\u2019re not real food. Don\u2019t eat them unless you\u2019re desperate for fuel and the only alternative is a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/basics\/snack_bars.htm#BFL\">Body For Life<\/a> bar, and even then starvation is always an option.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>Zone Perfect (50g)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>210<\/td>\n<td>15g<br \/>\n28.6%<\/td>\n<td>7g<br \/>\n30%<\/td>\n<td>22g<br \/>\n41.9%(15g<br \/>\n28.6%)<\/td>\n<td>Soy Protein Nuggets (<strong>Isolated Soy Protein<\/strong>, Tapioca Starch, Rice Flour, Malt, Salt), Yogurt Coating (<strong>Sugar<\/strong>, Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk Solids, Yogurt Powder [Cultured Whey Protein Concentrate, Cultured Skim Milk, Yogurt Culture], Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor), <strong>Corn Syrup<\/strong>, Milk Protein Isolate, Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil), <strong>Fructose<\/strong>, <strong>Canola Oil<\/strong>, Palm Oil, Glycerine, Water, Natural Flavors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><b><strong><a name=\"BFL\"><\/a>Body for Life bars<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>About $3.29 in supermarkets. Lots of flavours available.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/bflbar.jpg?resize=196%2C150\" width=\"196\" height=\"150\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gluten free<\/li>\n<li>Reasonable macronutrient balance, aimed at Zone ratios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soy protein<\/li>\n<li>Lots of fructose<\/li>\n<li>Artificial sweetener (sucralose)<\/li>\n<li>Artificial flavourings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong>Body For Life is quite a popular regime still, and people are out there eating these bars, thinking they\u2019re good for you. They\u2019re not, they\u2019re appalling.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Body for life<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>200<\/td>\n<td>15g<br \/>\n30%<\/td>\n<td>7g<br \/>\n32%<\/td>\n<td>21g<br \/>\n42%(10g<br \/>\n20% )<\/td>\n<td>Protein Blend (<strong>soy protein isolate<\/strong>, casein, hydrolyzed whey protein, whey protein isolate, calcium caseinate), <strong>high fructose corn syrup<\/strong>, <strong>partially hydrogenated vegetable oil<\/strong> (palm oil), <strong>sugar<\/strong>, <strong>invert sugar<\/strong>, <strong>fructose<\/strong>, cocoa, tapioca starch, <strong>modified corn starch<\/strong>, <strong>non fat milk<\/strong>, vitamin &amp; mineral blend, milk protein concentrate, soy lecithin, cocoa butter, natural and <strong>artificial flavor<\/strong>, caramel, unsweetened chocolate, salt, calcium carbonate, <strong>maltodextrin<\/strong> and <strong>sucralose<\/strong> (splenda brand).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"simple\"><\/a>Healtheries Simple Apricot &amp; Yoghurt bar<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability: <\/strong>About $2.79. A fairly new bar, so not widely available yet. But expect them to see with the other Simple products soon. Also available in Berry &amp; Yoghurt and Chocolate flavour. The Berry and Yoghurt gets even less stars as it also has added sucralose (total score 4 x\u2019s!).<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/simple.jpg?resize=190%2C145\" width=\"190\" height=\"145\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gluten free<\/li>\n<li>Better macronutrient ratio than some others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contains soy protein<\/li>\n<li>Contains fructose<\/li>\n<li>Contains unspecified vegetable fats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> If you\u2019re gluten intolerant, sometimes you find yourself in a situation where your choices are to eat gluten or gnaw your arm off. In that situation, these might be better than losing an arm\u2026.Otherwise avoid.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><strong>Healtheries Simple<\/strong> Apricot &amp; Yoghurt<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0176<\/td>\n<td>7.2g<br \/>\n16%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a04.5g<br \/>\n23%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a022.5g<br \/>\n51%(12.3g<br \/>\n28%)<\/td>\n<td>Healtheries protein blend (17%) (soy protein nuggets (<strong>isolated soy protein<\/strong>, tapioca starch, salt), whey protein concentrate), dried diced apricot (14%) (apricots, rice flour, preservatives [220]), <strong>glucose syrup<\/strong> (maize), <strong>fructose<\/strong>, yoghurt compound (sugar, <strong>vegetable fat<\/strong>, skim yoghurt powder, whey powder, emulsifiers [<strong>soy lecithin<\/strong>, 492], food acid [330]), <strong>puffed rice<\/strong>, shortening (<strong>vegetable fats<\/strong>, antioxidant [307]), <strong>polydextrose<\/strong>, rice bran (rice flour, rice bran, prune juice concentrate), tapioca dextrin, <strong>maltodextrin<\/strong> (maize), glycerine, mineral salt (578), flavour, emulsifier (<strong>soy lecithin<\/strong>), vegetable gum (414), food acid (330).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><b><a name=\"vogels\"><\/a>Vogels Scroggin Clusters (40g)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Availability:<\/strong> Around $4.99 for 6 in the supermarket.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/scroggin.jpg?resize=125%2C111\" width=\"125\" height=\"111\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nothing to speak of<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High allergy potential<\/li>\n<li>Margarine<\/li>\n<li>Colour<\/li>\n<li>Sugars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> The original Vogels was the first whole grain bread in NZ, and it\u2019s still the best of the gluten breads. So it\u2019s very disappointing to see that these clusters are not in the same league \u2013 and in fact are the very opposite. There <strong>are<\/strong> other bars available that are this bad, or maybe a tad worse, like Milk &amp; Cereal bars, or Milo bars, but at least those ones you can tell at a glance are not going to be nutritious.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>GF?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fat <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Carbs<\/strong> <strong>(Sugars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>Vogels Scroggin Clusters (40g)<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>172<\/td>\n<td>3.3g<br \/>\n7.7%<\/td>\n<td>6.5g<br \/>\n34%<\/td>\n<td>22.9g<br \/>\n53.3%(11.9g<br \/>\n27.7%)<\/td>\n<td>Wholegrain Oats (26%), <strong>Sweetened Condensed Milk <\/strong>(Milk, Sugar), Dried Apricots (11%) (Apricots, Rice Flour, Preservative (220* Sulphite)), <strong>Margarine<\/strong> (Vegetable Oil, Salt, (Emulsifiers (322 (Soy), 471), <strong>Colour (160a)<\/strong>, Flavour)), <strong>Dextrose Monohydrate<\/strong>, Wheat Flour, <strong>Brown Sugar<\/strong>, Currants, Inulin (from Chicory), Peanuts (4%), Dessicated Coconut (Preservative 220* Sulphite), Linseeds, Vitamins (Vitamin E, Folate).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"middle\">\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/stars_half.jpg?resize=25%2C29\" width=\"25\" height=\"29\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Ratio: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"14%\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/dietnet\/images\/cross.jpg?resize=31%2C30\" width=\"31\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is an archive of my original snack bars list from around 2010 \u2013 most of these bars are no longer current, but the aim of this post is to demonstrate that when analysed, most packaged food is not much good \u2013 even the supposedly \u201chealthy\u201d stuff sold in health [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[42,25],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1167"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1167"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1167\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2137,"href":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1167\/revisions\/2137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1167"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1167"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}