Balance Bar Nutrition Energy Bar, 1.76-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15)

by BALANCE Bar

Product Features

• Nutritional snack bar for on-the-go snacking and energy boosts
• A special blend 40% carbohydrates and 30% each protein and dietary fat
• Provides 23 essential vitamins and minerals
• Natural peanut flavor with no artificial sweeteners and no preservatives
• Please read all label information on delivery

Product Description

Flavor: Peanut Butter

40-30-30 Nutrition. 14g Protein. 6g Soy Protein. 23 Essential vitamins & minerals. Sustained energy and hunger satisfaction. Natural flavor with other natural flavor. No artificial flavors or sweeteners & no preservatives. Balance is a high protein bar with a special blend of 40-30-30 Nutrition: 40% of calories from carbohydrates; 30% of calories from protein; 30% of calories from dietary fat.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 4.9 x 2.2 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008US57
• UPC: 750049001475 750049001178
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (163 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,621 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #60 in Health & Personal Care > Diet & Nutrition > Nutrition Bars & Drinks > Nutrition Bars
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On Balance, One of the Best-Tasting "Nutrition Bars" Available, January 20, 2008

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M. Allen Greenbaum (California) - See all my reviews
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I've reviewed a lot of these products, and most have some common flaws: Bad, "unnatural," or chemical-like taste (especially in the metallic after-taste), woefully stale, cardboard-like texture, high fat content, and relatively high price.

Given all the chemicals listed below, it came as a great surprise that this is a DELICIOUS snack, certainly one of the best of the many I've tried. No strange aftertaste, and real hints of honey (the peanut is a little harder to discern). The texture is soft but with some heft, and, on entry one senses honey, sugar, a hint of peanut and oil, and a vague spicy background. IT's excellent, and not as sweet as the similar but too-sugary (for my taste) yoghurt honey peanut flavor.

My only complaints (and this comes from the head, not the taste, Bud) are the plethora of vitamin and mineral additives (just a personal preference there), and the 3.5 grams of saturated fat, and 17 grams of sugar. However, this is within the range, I believe, of most of these products.

On the positive side, you get 14 grams of sugar, and high percentage of the recommended daily values of a range of vitamins and minerals. Have one of these with a 2-3 lasses of water and you will feel full. Also great as a post work-out pick-me-up. Of course, please consult your health care provider for specific recommendations for your personal use.

I'm not sure how they did it, but Balance has set a new bar (pun intended) for taste!

INGREDIENTS:
Protein Blend - Soy Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey.

ADDED VITAMINS and MINERALS
Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Phosphate, Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, Magnesium Oxide, Beta Carotene, Niacinamide, Ferric Orthophosphate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving size, 1 Bar (50 g); servings per container, 15 Calories: 200 Calories from Fat: 50 Total Fat: 6g, 9% Saturated Fat: 3.5g, 18% Cholesterol: <5mg, 1% Sodium: 220mg, 9% Potassium: 115mg, 3% Total Carbohydrate: 22g, 7% Dietary fiber: 1g, 4% Sugars: 17g Protein: 14g, 28% Vitamin A : 50% Vitamin C : 100% Vitamin D : 20% Vitamin E : 100% Thiamin (B1) : 40% Riboflavin (B2) : 30% Niacin (B3) : 45% Vitamin B6 : 30% Folate,Folic Acid,Folacin : 20% Vitamin B12 : 20% Biotin : 20% Pantothenic acid : 20% Calcium : 10% Iron : 20% Phosphorus : 10% Iodine : 30% Magnesium : 10% Zinc : 20% Selenium : 15% Copper : 30% Manganese : 50% Chromium : 10% Molybdenum : 10%

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Balance Bars Peanut Butter, April 27, 2008

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Carol L. Wimmer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Balance Bar Complete Nutrition Energy Bar, Peanut Butter - 15 Count (Health and Beauty)

This is my all time favorite flavor from Balance Bars! Totally peanut with a delicious peanut flavored coating - no chocolate! These bars were the freshest I have ever bought, even fresher than many health food stores!! You'll love them!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mocha chip balance bars, February 16, 2006

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LAO (Orange, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Balance Bar Complete Nutritional Food Bar, Mocha Chip, 1.76-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15) (Health and Beauty)

My whole family loves balance bars as a quick way to get a breakfast start when there isn't a lot of time. We used to get them at Trader Joes. My youngest son and myself love the mocha chip the best. My other two like them too but I can get them a couple of other flavors. They stopped carrying any of our favorite flavors at Trader Joes. I decided to try a find them directly- online. When I did they came up on your site which we consider reliable and trust worthy and you had a good price and shipping deal. So we can't miss. Just don't buy too many at once so we don't get them too stale. The first shipment seemed like they may have been on the truck awhile. But we love them and have orded on 3 occassions and plan to again.Thanks.

Lisa

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