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Protein bar calories

Protein bar, ready to eat
218kcal
1 bar · 53 g, ready to eat
29%protein
16.1 gProtein
20 gCarbs
8 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Ready to eat · per 53 g
Calories218 kcal
Protein16.1 g
Carbohydrate20 g
Fat8 g
Saturated fat1.8 g
Cholesterol2 mg
Sodium231 mg
Potassium420 mg
Iron2.9 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Verified nutrition data

Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodData Central, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food composition database, and from manufacturer labels where a branded product is named. Last verified September 2026. How we verify our data →

Most popular protein bar brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
#  Productkcal / 100 g
1PowerBar Clean Whey Protein Bar1 bar · 60 g317 kcal
2RXBAR Protein Bar1 bar · 33 g394 kcal
3RXBAR Kids Protein Bar1 bar · 33 g424 kcal
4RXBAR Protein Bar, Blueberry1 bar · 52 g385 kcal
5RXBAR Protein Bar, Berry Blast1 bar · 33 g394 kcal
6RXBAR Protein Bar, Peanut Butter1 bar · 52 g385 kcal
7RXBAR Protein Bar, Coconut Cacao1 bar · 52 g404 kcal
8RXBAR Protein Bar, Mango Pineapple1 bar · 52 g404 kcal

Bar sizes and recipes vary a lot, so brand labels here run from 317 to 424 calories per 100 g around the 412 used above.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.

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Protein bar FAQs
How many calories are in one protein bar?

A standard 53 g protein bar is about 218 calories. A larger 80 g bar is closer to 332 calories.

Are protein bars good for weight loss?

One 53 g bar is 218 calories with 16.1 g protein, 20.4 g carbs and 8 g sugar. It is denser than fruit but lighter than a candy bar, which runs about 491 calories per 100 g.

Protein bar vs Snickers bar: which has fewer calories?

Per 100 g a protein bar is 412 calories and a Snickers bar 491. A 53 g protein bar works out at 218 calories.

How much protein is in a protein bar?

About 16.1 g in a 53 g bar, from 30.3 g per 100 g. Branded bars range from 21.2 g to 33.3 g of protein per 100 g.