Larabar Nutrition Information
Larabars are popular snacks in the fitness world. They are small, all-natural, gluten-free energy bars composed of raw ingredients. And they almost taste too good to be truly good for you. But are they? Or are they just a gimmick?-
Expert Insight
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Marci Anderson, a registered dietitian, says she loves Larabars because she can pronounce every ingredient in them. She also points to the distribution of fat, carbohydrates, and proteins in conjunction with the caloric value of each bar, saying that Larabars will keep you full for a couple of hours, while other bars tend to keep you going back for more.
Cherry Pie Flavor
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Larabar Cherry Pie flavor is one of the most popular bars, with its tart and crunchy appeal. It packs 190 calories, 8 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbs, 4 of which are from fiber, and 4 grams of protein. It only has three ingredients: dates, almonds, and unsweetened cherries. There is no added sugar.
Cinnamon Roll Flavor
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Another popular flavor is Cinnamon Roll. It's more nutritionally dense, coming in at 210 calories and 12 grams of fat. However, it only has 27 grams of carbohydrates and still gives you 4 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. Ingredients are dates, walnuts, almonds, raisins, cashews, and cinnamon.
Peanut Butter Cookie Flavor
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The Peanut Butter Cookie flavor is just peanuts, dates, and salt, and is simply delicious. With peanuts as the first ingredient, though, it comes in at 210 calories, 13 grams of fat, 23 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, and 5 grams of protein.
Conclusion
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Larabars are an excellent option for fit people on the go. They steer clear of additives and preservatives, and are safe for those who are gluten intolerant, as well as people on special diets, including kosher, vegan, soy-free, and dairy-free diets. Not only that, but they taste delicious.
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