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Unisoy Teriyaki Vegan Jerky

My Rating: 10/10

This is a dream. It's the best tasting snack of any kind I've had all year. The taste is sweet, smoky, and almost unnervingly meaty. The texture is tough and chewy and is extremely satisfying to munch on. I only wish the bags were twice as big! At about 7 bucks per 3.5oz bag, it's not a bad price either. I can't wait to try the other flavors!

Nutritional Information

Sugar: 7g

Protein: 7g

Added Sugar: ?

Fiber: 0g

Soy Free: No

Gluten Free: No

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Skout Organic Coconut Protein Bar

My Rating: 1/10

This is by far the worst tasting bar I have ever eaten. With 18 grams of sugar, it still remains bitter and flavorless. I'm not picky and hate wasting food, but it took everything in me to finish this thing. I think the bitterness is due to the sunflower seeds that the protein comes from. I also tried the chocolate flavor of this bar and it was ever so slightly more edible. I have seen many positive reviews of this brand, so maybe I have some sort of defective palette, but this is straight up a punishment to me.

Nutritional Information

Sugar: 18g

Protein: 10g

Added Sugar: 0g

Fiber: 7g

Soy Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

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The Real Deal Snacks: Veggie Chips (Original)

My Rating: 2/10

Taste: Bland, Cornmeal-y

Texture: Hard, crunchy, stale

You can tell this thing is largely made of cornmeal. It tastes like sawdust and feels like eating bits of limestone. I won’t deny that for a bag of chips it’s a pretty healthy choice, with the first ingrediant being green peas. But then again, it’s not really a bag of chips, is it. Don’t reccomend this one unless you love tasteless food.

Nutrition:

Sugar: 1g

Protein: 4g

Added Sugar: No

Fiber: 1 gram

Soy Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

I got the nutrional info right off the bag, since the manufacturer, Keystone snacks, does not have any online information about their products.

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truth BAR: Chocolate raspberry coconut

My Rating: 5/10

Taste: Sweet, Fresh, Strong coconut flavor

Texture: Slight chewiness, Soft,  Granular/Chunky texture

The bar is very tasty and it isn’t too sweet. The texture slightly bothers me but it isn’t bad. I’m not sure about the claims of prebiotic/probiotic benefits. My general understanding is that unless you’re taking antibiotics or are pregnant, you don’t need to be eating them. My skepticism is definitely not helped by their site claiming it helps you lose weight by shedding “toxins”. It probably won’t cause harm, but I wouldn’t trust any information which talks about medical benefits of their products without providing a source. Regardless, not a bad bar for a sweet snack.

Nutrition:

Sugar: 5g

Protein: 2 grams

Cost: ~$2.49 USD per bar

Added Sugar: YES

Gluten Free: YES

Soy Free: YES

Fiber: 13 grams

Other Info:  Probiotics (Bacillus Coagulans), Non-GMO

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Clif Bar: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut

My Rating: 5/10

Taste: Very sweet, Nutty, Coconut flavor (theres no coconut, but I taste it somehow).

Texture: Slight crunch, Firm but soft

At 21g of sugar, this is a healthy candy bar (a snickers has 29g). Tasty, but definitely too much sugar for me. The texture is great but nutritionally it’s really a let down. Keep this as a treat! 

Nutrition:

Sugar: 21g

Protein: 9 grams

Cost: ~$1.79 USD per bar

Protein type: Soy, Macadamia Nut

Added Sugar: YES

Gluten Free: NO

Soy Free: NO

Fiber: 4 grams

Other Info: Non-vegan company

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NuGo: Dark Mint Chocolate Chip

My Rating: 7/10

Taste: Sweet, Very subtle mint flavor

Texture: Crunchy, Mildly chewy

Let’s get one thing straight–this bar is delicious. (The mint flavor is lost on me, but I don’t mind). It’s high rating is solely for taste and texture. In those categories, this bar is exactly what I look for in other bars.  However, it comes at a cost. Lots of sugar, and not as much protein or fiber as I’d like. Not something I’d get to eat regularly, but more of a special treat.

Nutrition:

Sugar: 14g

Protein: 13 grams

Cost: ~$1.50 USD per bar

Protein type: Soy

Added Sugar: YES

Gluten Free: YES

Soy Free: NO

Fiber: 1 gram

Other Info: Kosher, Non-GMO

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no cow: Lemon Meringue Pie Protein Bar

My Rating: 5/10

Taste: Slightly sweet, Subtle flavor

Texture: Dry, Chalky

I’ve had no cow bars before, and this one left me with the same conclusion as the rest have. It’s a great low sugar, high protein bar but the taste and texture leaves something to be desired. Overall a good choice, but not the best choice. I’ll buy it if theres not a better alternative, but I admit I don’t enjoy them much.

Nutrition:

Sugar: 1g

Protein: 22 grams

Cost: ~$2.50 USD per bar

Protein type: Brown rice protein, Pea protein

Added Sugar: NO

Gluten Free: YES

Soy Free: YES

Fiber: 18 grams

Other Info: Kosher, Non-GMO

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