PowerBar Original Performance Energy Bar, Variety Pack (48 Bars)

by PowerBar

Product Features

• Designed to aid peak athletic performance
• Each bar contains 17 vitamins and minerals, 25 grams of complex carbohydrates, and 9 to 10 grams of protein
• Contains more carbohydrates than any other energy bar, providing superior energy endurance
• Includes all eight B-complex vitamins, plus vitamins C and E
• Features chocolate, vanilla crisp, and peanut butter flavors

Product Description

Manufacturer’s Description

As a trusted source of sports nutrition for 10K runners, Ironmen, Olympians, and cyclist Lance Armstrong, PowerBar Original Performance energy bars are specially formulated with the ideal blend of natural ingredients to produce world-class energy and peak athletic performance. Designed by athletes for athletes, each low-fat, nutritious PowerBar contains a unique, easily digestible blend of complex carbohydrates (25 grams) for energy endurance, protein (9 to 10 grams) for muscle recovery and growth, 100 percent of the daily recommended value of antioxidant vitamins C and E, and 100 percent of the daily recommended value of all eight B-complex vitamins for added energy metabolism. These ingredients all add up to superior sports nutrition in a convenient, no-melt, no-crumble bar that fuels your personal best, no matter where your adventures take you. This variety pack includes chocolate, vanilla crisp, and peanut butter flavors.

Label Information

Ingredients
Chocolate:
High fructose corn syrup with grape and pear juice concentrate, oat bran, maltodextrin (complex carbohydrate), milk protein lactose removed), cocoa (natural process), brown rice, unsweetened chocolate, glycerine, natural flavors (no MSG), Minerals: Calcium phosphate, magnesium carbonate, zinc gluconate, Iron (ferrous fumarate), copper gluconate, chromium aspartate, Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B Complex (niacin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vit. B6), riboflavin (Vit. B2), Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vit. B1), folic acid, biotin, Vitamin B12), Essential Amino Acids: leucine, valine, isoleucine. May contain traces of peanuts or other tree nuts.

Vanilla Crisp:
High fructose, corn syrup with grape and pear juice concentrate, oat bran, maltodextrin, (complex carbohydrate), milk protein (lactose removed), rice crisps, brown rice, almond butter, natural flavors (no MSG) minerals: Calcium phosphate, magnesium carbonate, zinc gluconate, iron, (ferrous fumarate), copper gluconate, chromium aspartate, vitamins: vitamin c (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate), vitamin B complex (niacin, Acids: Leucine, valine, isoleucine. May contains traces of peanuts or other tree nuts.

Peanut Butter:
High fructose corn syrup with grape and pear juice concentrate, oat bran, maltodextrin (complex carbohydrate), milk protein (lactose removed), rice crisps, peanut butter, brown rice, salt, Minerals: Calcium phosphate, magnesium carbonate, zinc gluconate, iron (ferrous fumarate), copper gluconate, chromium aspartate, Vitamins: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E (a-tocopheryl acetate), Vitamin B Complex (niacin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vit. B6), riboflavin (Vit. B2), Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vit. B1), folic acid, biotin, Vitamin B12), Essential Amino Acids: leucine, valine, isoleucine. May contain traces of peanuts or other tree nuts.

Warnings
May contain traces of peanuts or other tree nuts.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size, 1 bar (65 g); servings per container, 1.
Calories total, 230; calories from fat, 20.

Chocolate:
(Amount per serving is followed by % of daily value)
**** Calories from Saturated Fat: 5
Total Fat: 2 g, 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0%
Sodium: 90 mg, 4%
Potassium: 145 mg, 4%
Total Carbohydrates: 45 g, 15%
Dietary Fiber: 3 g, 12%
Sugars: 14 g
Other Carbohydrates: 28 g
Protein: 10 g
Vitamin A: 0%
Vitamin C: 100%
Calcium: 30%
Iron: 35%
Vitamin E: 100%
Thiamine: 100%
Riboflavin: 100%
Niacin: 100%
Vitamin B-6: 100%
Folate: 100%
Vitamin B-12: 100%
Biotin: 100%
Pantothenic Acid: 100%
Phosphorous: 35%
Magnesium: 35%
Zinc: 35%
Copper: 35%
Chromium: 20%
Vanilla Crisp:
(Amount per serving is followed by % of daily value)
Calories from Saturated Fat: 5
Total Fat: 2.5 g, 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 0%
Sodium: 90 mg, 4%
Potassium: 110 mg, 4%
Total Carbohydrates: 45 g, 15%
Dietary Fiber: 3 g, 12%
Sugars: 20 g
Other Carbohydrates: 22 g
Protein: 9 g
Vitamin A: 0%
Vitamin C: 100%
Calcium: 30%
Iron: 35%
Vitamin E: 100%
Thiamine: 100%
Riboflavin: 100%
Niacin: 100%
Vitamin B-6: 100%
Folate: 100%
Vitamin B-12: 100%
Biotin: 100%
Pantothenic Acid: 100%
Phosphorous: 35%
Magnesium: 35%
Zinc: 35%
Copper: 35%
Chromium: 20%
Peanut Butter:
(Amount per serving is followed by % of daily value)
Calories from Saturated Fat: 5
Total Fat: 2.5 g, 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0%
Sodium: 90 mg, 4%
Potassium: 150 mg, 4%
Total Carbohydrates: 45 g, 15%
Dietary Fiber: 3 g, 12%
Sugars: 20 g
Other Carbohydrates: 22 g
Protein: 10 g
Vitamin A: 0%
Vitamin C: 100%
Calcium: 30%
Iron: 35%
Vitamin E: 100%
Thiamine: 100%
Riboflavin: 100%
Niacin: 100%
Vitamin B-6: 100%
Folate: 100%
Vitamin B-12: 100%
Biotin: 100%
Pantothenic Acid: 100%
Phosphorous: 35%
Magnesium: 35%
Zinc: 35%
Copper: 35%
Chromium: 20%

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008PW2N
• UPC: 097421009606
• Item model number: PBAR24
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,608 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Advice from a Long Time User, July 19, 2003

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Tucker Andersen (Wall Street) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PowerBar Original Performance Energy Bar, Variety Pack (48 Bars) (Health and Beauty)

The Original PowerBar Performance Energy Bar was one of the first nutritiuosly sound energy sources developed for performace oriented athletes but is now also used by a wide range of fitness enthusiasts and others interested in a nutritionally sound energy source. It is much more beneficial than candy bars or other sugar based snacks and much more convenient than fruit or other sources of carbohydrates. The company is often one of the sponsors of athletic events and distributes their products to the competitors.

I am a middle of the pack marathoner and long distance runner who originally carried a few candy bars with me but found that the initial sugar surge had little lasting benefit. When the PowerBar was introduced I decided to test its use instead and have been very pleased. The have continually expande the number of flavors, so you should experiment until you find one that meets your taste requirements. My favorite is malt nut, followed by peanut butter. I find the chocolate a little rich for heavy, sustained exercise but good for a snack. The company subsequently has also introduced a Harvest Bar alternative with a somewhat different composition and different taste characteristics. My wife and daughter, who are bicyclists, both prefer the Harvest Bar. We have tried many of the numerous competitive alternatives introduced over the years, but have found PowerBars to be superior for a nutritious energy boost where quick caloric intake is important. The are also a good snack when traveling or skipping a meal.

My suggestion is that if you plan to use them in a competitive sports event or during strenuous exercise, try one first to make sure that it doesn't bother your digestive system. And don't eat them without some fluid intake to aid in their digestion. I got used to eating them while on easy training runs, and found out that I digested them most easily if I ate approximately a third of a bar every half hour. Finally, if I was exercising in hot humid conditios, I chilled them in the refrigerator first to help maintain their consistency.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars yummy... kind of., April 16, 2003

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Internet Guru "neoscion" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PowerBar Original Performance Energy Bar, Variety Pack (48 Bars) (Health and Beauty)

These bars really help me pick up the pace mid-day. The consistincy is that of salt-water taffy but with grainy substance. It's a health bar, so I expect it! I think about how much better I'll feel after I eat it and it goes down easier.
They pack a lot in them, but if they actually made them taste better AND kept all the good stuff, I'd give 'em all five stars.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not candy, but does the trick..., July 31, 2003

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Nelson Aspen "Author/Journalist" (Los Angeles & NYC, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PowerBar Original Performance Energy Bar, Variety Pack (48 Bars) (Health and Beauty)

Good for a quick meal replacement or restorative energy while training, POWER BARS are the old reliable of the food-bar set. Not as tasty as Edge Bars, but they're working on it with new flavors like Vanilla Crisp and Mocha. Don't be fooled into thinking they last forever...don't let 'em sit around too long. They'll usually give your jaw a good workout, too.