![]() Unfortunately, some companies are still using IMO, claiming it’s a fiber on their label and deducting it from total carbs in order to lower their net carb count. However, once it was discovered that IMO is a digestible carbohydrate and not a fiber, many companies reformulated their products and replaced IMO with real fiber or updated nutrition labels to reflect the higher net carb count. IMO, which stands for iso-malto-oligosaccharides, was once believed to be a fiber and widely used in leading high-protein low-carb bars. There’s nothing fun about enjoying a keto bar only to have a bloated belly later. KissMyKeto had it as their first ingredient! I’ve made the mistake of eating products with chicory root in them before. Seven of the fifteen bars I reviewed contain chicory root fiber: Slim Fast, Keto Krisp, :ratio, Love Good Fats, Dang, Kiss My Keto and Think Keto. Unfortunately, this is the most prevalent fiber being used in keto bars today. The only bar brand containing maltitol, of the fifteen I evaluated, was Keto Slim.Ĭhicory Root Fiber, also known as Inulin, is a pre-biotic fiber that ferments quickly in the gut causing serious bloating and gas. It is well known to cause blood sugar spikes as well as severe GI distress including diarrhea. Maltitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used in sugar-free candies and desserts. Let’s look at the main sweeteners and fibers to avoid: Some of these ingredients are well known for their negative impact on blood sugar and their ability to wreck your stomach with unpleasant bloating/gas. However, not all of these sweeteners and fibers have the same metabolic impact. There are a number of sweeteners used to replace sugar, as well as various fibers used to replace flour/grains. To achieve keto macros, companies making keto bars must find creative ways to replace the sugar, flour and grains that make junk food taste so good. ![]() The Ideal Keto Bar, has Clean Ingredients If a Dang bar was the same size as a Heka Good bar, it would have 288 calories.50% more.dang!Ģ. Heka Good Bars are 38% bigger and yet have 14% fewer calories, ideal for anyone fighting hunger or cravings while dieting. In comparison, a Heka Good keto bar is 55g in size and has just 190 calories. For example, at only 40g in size, Dang Bars have 210 calories. Their small size leaves you unsatisfied and wanting more, yet you’ve already consumed a significant number of calories. ![]() While calorie counting is not always a focus on a ketogenic diet, those trying to lose weight should be mindful of the calories in some of these keto bars, as many are small and very calorie dense. It’s important to note net carb count in relation to the size of the bar. If an FBomb snack bar (40g) was the same size as a Heka Good Keto Bar (55g), it would have 11g net carbs vs. In comparison, Heka Good keto bars are 55g in size and have only 1g net carb in the entire bar. For example, FBomb snack bars have 8g net carbs per serving, yet the bars are only 40g. However, in relationship to their size, their net carb count is surprisingly high. Some bars have what appear to be low net carbs. ![]() Only 28% of its calories come from fat.this is more of a “protein” bar than a “keto” bar. For example, Keto Slim bars have 21g of protein, 4g net carbs and 7g fat. However, that was not the case for all bars. Any bar calling itself “keto”, at the very least, should have most of its calories coming from healthy fats. ![]() The standard macros for nutritional ketosis call for 60% or more of the calories to come from fat, up to 30% of the calories to come from protein and 10% or less from carbs. I looked at the top fifteen bars that came up when I search for “keto bars” on Amazon an evaluated them based on: 1) macros, 2) ingredients and 3) taste. Just as important, you want a snack that is satiating, low calorie and that will not leave you bloated or gassy. During these crucial times of the day you need a tasty snack that will not send your blood sugar through the roof or your ketone levels plummeting. With so many to choose from, I decided to do some research and find out if any of these meet the standards for an ideal keto bar.Ī good keto bar can be used as a snack to help get you through that “3pm slump” between lunch and dinner, or those pesky “night-time cravings” that often lead to overeating. I was surprised to see just how many new options are now available. I was just looking on Amazon to see if there were any new keto bars on the market. ![]()
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