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Cereal Bar Challenge

By Myreille Simard
Published April 28, 2008

Cereal bars are a quick and easy snack for whenever a hunger pang hits you. However, some are healthier than others, so it’s important to make the choice that is right for you and your waistline. Divine.ca tested six different products to help guide you the next time you’re perusing the grocery store aisles.

Smart choices

Leclerc 100 calorie bars
(Apricot flavour)
Calories: 100
Fat: 2.5 g
Sugars: 18 g
Sodium: 60 mg
Protein: 1 g

The main ingredient in these bars is whole wheat and they’re made with whole grains, as well. The raspberry and vanilla bars are our favourite, as they are delicious and have the least amount of sodium. The caloric content is also very reasonable, as is the amount of sugar.

Blue Menu bars from President’s Choice
(Apple and Almond flavour)
Calories: 130
Fat: 2.5 g
Sugars: 25 g
Sodium: 90 mg
Protein: 3 g

These bars are a great source of fibre, with 5 grams per bar. Their apple and cinnamon flavour is overall delicious, but a little too sweet given the 25 grams of sugar. However, their protein levels are high for a low amount of calories.

Nature Valley Trail Mix (Fruit and Nut flavour)

Calories: 140

Fat: 4 g

Sugar: 25 g

Sodium: 95 mg

Protein: 3 g

These trail mix bars combine nuts and dried fruit, making them the perfect choice for those in need of an energy boost, with 3 grams of protein. Perfect to have after long walks or workouts. The rub? They’re high in both salt and sugar

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leggyvixen 2009-11-25 10:11
I like the Leclerc & Nature Valley cereal bars.It's a great snack to have. Especially good to put in lunches. I like the Leclerc & Nature Valley cereal bars.It's a great snack to have. Especially good to put in lunches. [less] [delete] [flag] [reply]

Meztly 2008-05-07 12:37
I think it's great that people want to watch their caloric intake but I'm with Jodles20, people should also consider how much fiber they take in, and... [more] I think it's great that people want to watch their caloric intake but I'm with Jodles20, people should also consider how much fiber they take in, and if Fiber one granola bars really have 9g fiber then I'll definitely consider buying those. besides who want colon cancer?! [less] [delete] [flag] [reply]

CreeWoman26 2008-04-30 01:20
mmmm...the sweet and salty bars are sooooo gooooood, though :P mmmm...the sweet and salty bars are sooooo gooooood, though :P [less] [delete] [flag] [reply]

CreeWoman26 2008-04-30 01:18
mmmm...the sweet and salty bars are sooooo gooooood, though :P mmmm...the sweet and salty bars are sooooo gooooood, though :P [less] [delete] [flag] [reply]

Cadomi 2008-04-29 18:03
I love the Kashi bars, especially the chocolate, cherry. I think it is about 130 calories. I will try the other ones listed above though. I love the Kashi bars, especially the chocolate, cherry. I think it is about 130 calories. I will try the other ones listed above though. [less] [delete] [flag] [reply]

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