Jigsaw Bar vs. Kashi GoLean Bar
| Jigsaw Bar Chocolate | Kashi GoLean High Protein and Fiber Bar Cookies and Cream | |
| Total Calories | 180 | 290 |
| Total fat | 7g | 6g |
| Saturated fat | 3g | 4g |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
| Sodium | 75mg | 200mg |
| Potassium | n/a | 250mg |
| Total Carbs | 24g | 50g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 5g |
| Sugars | 0g | 35g |
| Other Carbs | n/a | n/a |
| Protein | 12g | 13g |
| INGREDIENTS | Protein blend (rice protein concentrate, whey protein crisps, [whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, rice flour, calcium carbonate], whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate), maltitol syrup, unsweetened chocolate, xylitol, almond butter, glycerine, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), gum arabic, palm kernel oil, natural flavor, Meg-3 Omega-3 Powder (refined fish oil, fish gelatin), Optinutrin mushroom extract, salt, vitamin C, natural vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl acetate), niacinamide, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12. | Soy protein isolate, evaporated cane juice syrup, cookie pieces [unbleached wheat flour, evaporated cane juice, expeller pressed canola oil, oat flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa, corn flour, corn starch, baking soda, soy lecithin, salt, natural flavor], Kashi Seven Whole Grains and Sesame Cereal [corn, wheat bran, evaporated cane juice, corn bran, oat fiber, Kashi flour (stone ground whole oats, long grain brown rice, rye, hard red winter wheat, triticale, buckwheat, barley, sesame seeds), soy protein concentrate, salt, annatto], oat fiber, fractionated palm kernel oil, pear juice concentrate, nonfat dry milk, whey protein isolate, honey, barley malt syrup, vegetable glycerin, chicory root fiber, rolled oats, salt, cocoa, soy lecithin, natural flavors. |
| SUGARS | Jigsaw Bars are only 180 calories and contain 0 grams of sugar. Jigsaw bars are made with sugar alcohols like maltitol and xylitol (low-glycemic natural sweeteners that won't promote tooth decay.) | Kashi GoLean contains high-glycemic sugar in the form of evaporated cane juice syrup. It contains 35g of sugar. |
| PROTEIN SOURCE | Jigsaw Bars are made from whey and rice proteins, not soy protein. Many bars on the market contain soy. Soy has been associated with mineral depletion and reduced immune function. On the other hand, whey has been shown to promote immune health. | Kashi GoLean contains soy protein. |
| OTHER | Jigsaw Bars don't contain gluten, soy protein or casein. Gluten intolerance is a chronic condition that can damage the small intestines and cause nutrient malabsorption in those who have Celiac disease. Jigsaw Bars contain no casein, the main culprit in milk allergies. | Kashi GoLean has ingredients that contain gluten, such as rye, barley, oats, and wheat flour. It also contains milk and soy. |
| OTHER | Jigsaw Bars contain OptinutrinTM mushroom extract, an immune booster for immune health. |
Kashi GoLean contains fractionated palm kernel and oils. According to
Dr. Andrew Weil, fractionation of palm oil is used to extract certain
fatty acid fractions. It has a higher concentration of saturated fat
than regular palm oil and is used in food manufacturing for its
stability and melting characteristics. The healthful aspects of natural
palm oil are largely lost in the process. Minimally processed palm oil
is a healthier option than fractionated palm oil. |
| OTHER | Jigsaw Bars contain Meg-3® Omega-3 Powder. Jigsaw Bars are fortified with omega-3 essential fatty acids extracted from fish for optimal brain and heart health. | |
| TASTE AND CONSISTENCY | Jigsaw chocolate-flavored bars have a dark chocolate taste with a light crispy crunch (from rice crisps). They are not coated with chocolate and not sticky. The wrapper comes off easily and the product doesn't stick to the wrapper. It has a mild sweet taste of dark chocolate. | Kashi GoLean is a chocolate-coated bar with cookies and cream center. It had a very chemical taste and it was difficult to swallow because of its cardboard consistency. The product instructions recommend drinking the bar with 8oz of water. It requires a glass of water just to get it down. |
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