How much protein is in Nutribar and where does it come from?
Nutribar is protein-rich compared to many popular foods. Whereas a muffin can average 4 g protein or a serving of cereal with milk about 6 g, a Nutribar or Nutribar prepared shake contains 13-14 g of protein. (That puts the protein content of Nutribar closer to a chicken stir-fry, which can contain 16 g.) Protein helps build and repair body tissues. Nutribar’s protein comes from soya protein isolate as well as modified milk ingredients including whey protein concentrate, for quick release of amino acids-the building blocks your body uses to maintain lean muscle mass-and milk protein isolate, which digests more slowly for more sustained release. The digestibility of the soya protein isolate used in Nutribar is equal to that of meat and milk proteins (97%) and higher than other plant proteins. The added benefit of soy is that it has been found to contain isoflavones, which particularly benefit women and may reduce their risk of developing osteoporosis.
