Bars: A comparison of what’s really inside the wrapping

That’s It
This bar is just fruit and not fat at all

Calories: 100
Fat: 0 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Carbs: 26 grams  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

This Bar Saves Lives
For each bar purchased, a packet of food goes to hungry children

Calories: 180
Fat: 7 grams
Fiber: 2.5 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbs: 27 grams  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Kind, Nuts & Spice
The few ingredients are visible through the wrapper

Calories: 210
Fat: 16 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 7 grams
Carbs: 14 grams  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

YaffBar
Designed for dogs and humans to share

Calories: 240
Fat: 10 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbs: 34 grams  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Chapul
Made with protein from cricket flour

Calories: 210
Fat: 11 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 7 grams
Carbs: 28 grams  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Builder’s Max
Hefty bar with a third of the protein some active people require

Calories: 380
Fat: 12 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 30 grams
Carbs: 40 grams  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Premier Protein
Aimed at athletes who are working very hard

Calories: 290
Fat: 8 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 30 grams
Carbs: 25 grams  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Clif Bar
The big player in the field uses organic ingredients

Calories: 240
Fat: 6 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 11 grams
Carbs: 40 grams  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

thinkThin
Gluten-free and sugar-free, from a former fashion model

Calories: 240
Fat: 9 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 20 grams
Carbs: 24 grams  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

South Beach Diet Good to Go Bar
Cinnamon raisin from the popular South Beach Diet

Calories: 130
Fat: 3 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 9 grams
Carbs: 18 grams  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Larabar’s Alt
Free of gluten, GMO and animal ingredients; kosher, too

Calories: 220
Fat: 6 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 10 grans
Carbs: 30 grams  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)