Hosts comparing fat content
If you are offering protein bars at a Halloween party, the total fat and saturates figures per 100g let you compare bars of different sizes. A high-protein or low-sugar description does not answer that question.
Who is this for?
Snackers checking protein and fat together
If protein content matters to you, compare grams per bar alongside fat per 100g. Tesco Groceries lists 20g protein per 60g Myprotein Triple Chocolate Fudge bar, while the selected Grenade bar has 21g per 60g bar; their fat figures differ.
Hosts checking guests' dietary requirements
When several flavours are on offer, keep each bar's ingredient and allergen information available. The Tesco Groceries labels for the selected Myprotein and Grenade variants list milk and soya and carry precautionary warnings for other allergens.
What should you check?
Compare the nutrition panels on the same per-100g basis, then check what one wrapped bar contains and whether its exact ingredients suit the people you are serving.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Total fat and saturates | Compare both figures per 100g on the exact flavours. Tesco Groceries lists 10g fat and 5.8g saturates per 100g for Myprotein Triple Chocolate Fudge; PhD lists 14g and 5.2g for Choc Brownie, and Tesco Groceries lists 16g and 9.0g for Grenade Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel. | I want to choose by fat content rather than assume a protein or sugar claim means less fat. I would also check saturates, which do not follow the same order as total fat in these three examples. |
| Protein and portion | Read protein and fat per bar as well as per 100g. The documented Myprotein and Grenade examples are 60g bars; PhD Choc Brownie is a 64g bar, so per-bar fat figures alone do not compare equal quantities. | For a single wrapped snack, I want to know what that whole bar contains. A larger serving can change the per-bar figure without changing its per-100g composition. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredient list, highlighted allergens and any 'may contain' statement for each flavour. Keep that information with the bars when serving them. | If guests have allergies or dietary restrictions, I need them to be able to identify the exact bar before choosing one; a brand name or flavour alone is not enough. |
Common buying mistakes
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Reading 'high protein' as 'lower fat'
The selected bars have different fat contents despite their protein-focused positioning. Tesco Groceries and PhD list figures ranging from 10g to 16g total fat per 100g across the three documented variants.
Check total fat and saturates on the nutrition panel. If a pack makes a 'reduced fat' claim, do not assume that a comparison with an unrelated flavour establishes what the claim means.
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Comparing only the amount of fat in one bar
A 64g PhD Choc Brownie bar and the selected 60g Myprotein and Grenade bars are different-sized servings. Per-bar figures answer a portion question, not a like-for-like question about fat content.
Use per 100g to compare the formulations, then read the per-bar figures to see what each guest would receive.
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Removing wrappers before guests choose
The Tesco Groceries labels for the selected Myprotein and Grenade flavours list milk and soya and include 'may contain' warnings for peanuts, nuts and gluten. A guest cannot check those details from the appearance of an unwrapped bar.
Keep bars in their original wrappers and retain any allergen information printed on the outer pack. Ask guests with allergies to check the exact label.
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Assuming every flavour in a range has the same label
A nutrition figure or ingredient list for one flavour should not be applied to another. This matters when ordering several packs for a party.
Before ordering, confirm each flavour, pack size, current nutrition panel, allergen statement and best-before date.
Relevant brands and ranges
These brand references provide context for the documented flavours; a range description is not a substitute for the label on the bar you buy.
Myprotein
The Layered Protein Bar range includes the Triple Chocolate Fudge 60g variant listed by Tesco Groceries.
- Tesco Groceries lists 10g fat and 5.8g saturates per 100g, plus 20g protein and 6.6g fibre per bar, for that flavour.
- Its label lists milk and soya and warns that it may contain peanuts, nuts and gluten. The comparison applies to this flavour, not every Myprotein bar.
PhD
The Smart Bar range includes Choc Brownie; PhD publishes flavour-specific nutrition information.
- PhD lists 21g protein per 64g Choc Brownie bar, with 14g fat and 5.2g saturates per 100g.
- PhD states that excessive consumption may cause laxative effects. Check the panel and ingredients for the flavour you intend to serve.
Grenade
The Carb Killa range includes the Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel 60g bar listed by Tesco Groceries.
- Tesco Groceries lists 21g protein and 1.3g sugars per bar for that flavour.
- The same label lists 16g fat and 9.0g saturates per 100g, milk and soya, and 'may contain' warnings for gluten, peanuts and nuts.
Barebells
Barebells UK describes original, soft and vegan protein-bar ranges.
- Barebells UK states that its Salty Peanut bar contains 20g protein per bar and no added sugar.
- Those statements do not give a total-fat comparison. Barebells UK also notes lactose considerations across its products and gluten in its vegan Caramel Peanut bar; check the exact product label.
Tesco
Tesco Groceries is a retailer whose product pages provide the nutrition and ingredient details used here for the selected Myprotein and Grenade flavours.
- Its per-100g and per-bar panels make those two exact flavours easier to compare on the same basis.
- A product listing does not establish current stock. Check the item and its packaging before relying on the listed details for a party order.
Joybuy protein bar options
These Grenade multipacks offer chocolate, caramel, peanut butter and Oreo-flavoured options for a party. They are different variants from the three bars compared above, so use each pack's own nutrition and allergen label when choosing.
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Grenade Soft Core Double Chocolate, 12 × 50g
For a chocolate-flavoured party option, compare the fat and saturates figures on this exact variant's label before buying. The pack contains 12 × 50g bars; check its current allergen information for guests.
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Grenade Soft Core Golden Caramel, 12 × 50g
Golden Caramel is another 12 × 50g Soft Core pack. If offering it alongside Double Chocolate, compare both exact flavours per 100g and keep their separate ingredient information available.
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Grenade Soft Core Peanut Butter, 12 × 50g
This 12 × 50g Peanut Butter pack adds a different flavour to the selection. Check its current ingredient and allergen statement before offering it to guests, as well as its per-100g fat figure if lowering fat is your priority.
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Grenade Oreo Flavour Protein Bars, 4 × 60g
The 4 × 60g pack is a different serving size and pack quantity from the Soft Core options above. Compare fat per 100g rather than per bar alone, and check the Oreo flavour's own ingredients.
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Grenade White Oreo Protein Bars, 12 × 60g
This White Oreo variant comes as 12 × 60g bars. If choosing between it and the Oreo flavour pack, check each variant's nutrition panel and allergen statement separately rather than assuming the flavours match.
Questions about choosing bars
Are 'reduced fat' and 'low fat' the same claim?
No. 'Reduced fat' describes a comparison, whereas 'low fat' describes a fat-content category. Having less fat than one other protein bar does not, by itself, establish either claim; check the pack's wording and the comparison it makes.
Which of the three documented flavours has the least fat per 100g?
Myprotein Layered Protein Bar Triple Chocolate Fudge has the lowest documented total fat among these three selected UK flavours at 10g per 100g, according to Tesco Groceries. PhD lists 14g for Smart Bar Choc Brownie, and Tesco Groceries lists 16g for Grenade Carb Killa Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel. This is a comparison of those exact flavours, not their entire ranges.
Does a low-sugar description tell me how much fat a bar contains?
No. Tesco Groceries lists 1.3g sugars per bar for the selected Grenade Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel flavour, alongside 16g fat per 100g. Read the sugars, total fat and saturates lines separately on the exact bar you are considering.
How can guests check whether a bar suits their allergies?
Keep the original wrapper and any relevant outer-pack information available so guests can read the exact flavour's current ingredient list and allergen statement. The selected Tesco Groceries labels list milk and soya and carry precautionary warnings for other allergens; do not rely on the flavour name or a different bar's label.