Protein Bars....OK? or waste of money?

[El Don]

I went to get gas after my workout and saw when I was paying these Met-rx Protein Plus bars. I have always heard two different stories about these protein bars but I figured i would ask you guys if they are worth it or not. This is the nutrition facts for the bar:

Serving size: 1 Bar (3 oz---85 g)
Total Calories: 330
Calories from Fat: 80
Total Fat: 9 grams (saturated fat 4.5 g)
Total Carbohydrate: 32 grams (on front of wrapper it says 4 net carbs. What is that?)
Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
Sugars: 10 grams
Protein: 32 grams

Is this particular bar any good or a waste of money. I figured I could just eat one after I worked out. Your thoughts?

 

[Throttle]

cheaper and more efficient: whey + dextrose or maltodextrin:

http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?t=81505

 

[dj ben2]

well here in AUS i get a protein bar form amway that is 0.5g(yes ... half a gram) carbs 9g fat and 22g of protein

they are called nutriway postrin protein bar

 

[Flyer]

they're okay.. if you like the taste of cardboard.

personally, i prefer protein drinks.

 

[howardalex]

whey protein is cheaper, make yourself a shake - skimmed milk, evaporated milk, low fat cottage cheese and wafer thin chicken are awesome sources of cheap protein

 

[danno1]

just stick with the drinks

 

[Hydroblunt]

Funny,

Eggs, Kefir & tuna are superior sources of protein. And at least you can control that they are pure and not ridden with chemicals. Most of them, including the brand names, are sh*t protein anyway.

IMO, protein bars are a waste of money. I have not seen one that has pure ingredients, just does not package well. Whey & casein, you can make on your own, btw.