The Met Rx Big 100 Protein Bar is quite a hefty meal replacement bar ideal for someone trying to gain muscle. The bar packs quite a lot of calories, 370 to be exact, and is definitely a full meal in and of its self. Met Rx is a company that has been around for quite some time and has made quite a name for themselves in the supplement industry, and this bar continues to uphold their overall solid reputation.
Taste – 3 out of 5
As I mentioned earlier, The Met Rx Big 100 Protein Bar is quite a hefty bar. It is big, heavy, chewy and thick, but plenty moist, although you will still need a full glass of water to wash this baby down. The flavor reviewed in the video is chocolate chip cookie dough, although this bar does NOT taste that much like real cookie dough, unfortunately. You can sense the protein powder in this bar – not just in the taste, but it actually feels powdery in your mouth, texture-wise. And it is nowhere near as sweet and delicious as real cookie dough. However, this is a health bar, after all, so we shouldn’t expect it to taste like real cookie dough. As far as health/protein bars goes, this is definitely not the best protein bar I’ve ever tried, but at the same time, it definitely isn’t the worst. The powdery texture and lack of sweetness were the two main factors that held this protein bar back, and I also found it a little too thick for my taste. Thus, I rated it a 3 out of 5 in the taste category.
Ingredients and Nutritional Value – 4 out of 5
The Met Rx Big 100 Protein Bar is very high in protein, containing 28 grams total in a high quality blend consisting of whey protein, milk protein, and egg white protein. These are very high quality sources with a high BV (biological value) that our body can actually use, better than what a lot of other companies use for their sources of protein. The bar is also pretty low in fat, containing only 6 grams total, and just 2.5 grams of saturated fat. As an added bonus, this bar includes 2 grams of fiber, as well as a very good vitamin and mineral blend. However, this bar does contain quite a bit of sugar, 25 grams. For someone who is purely looking to gain weight, this is not necessarily such a bad thing, especially if they watch their sugar intake for the rest of the day. However, if the goal is fat loss, this may not be the best option, as 25 grams of sugar is a bit much.
The Bottom Line – 3.5 out of 5
This is a decent choice for anyone looking for a hefty bar and is looking to pack on the weight/muscle. It may not be ideal of strict dieters looking to cut or lose weight, as it is a bit high in sugar. Also, I personally was not a huge fan of the taste, but that varies a lot from person to person. Try this bar out, and if you like the taste, by all means, go with it. Just be sure to take it easy on the sugar in the rest of your meals.