Drinks & Snacks
Everything you eat or drink straight from the pack: protein bars, cookies and crisps, energy drinks, ready-to-drink protein shakes, bottled water, and food lines such as zero-calorie syrups, sauces and spreads. It is the place to stock up on grab-and-go options for the gym bag, the desk drawer or the car.
The main thing to compare is what each item gives you per serving. Protein bars and snacks vary widely in protein, sugar and calories, so check the nutrition panel rather than the front of the pack. Ready-to-drink shakes are the most convenient protein, but usually cost more per serving than powder. Energy drinks differ mainly in caffeine and sugar: drinks with more than 150 mg of caffeine per litre are labelled high caffeine content and are not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Foods and flavourings, from zero-calorie syrups to flavour drops, help make a calorie-controlled diet easier to stick to.
Quick ways to narrow the list
- Use the Form filter to switch between bars and snacks, ready-to-drink and powders.
- Use the Flavour filter to find chocolate, caramel, fruity or unflavoured options.
- Multipacks and cases usually cost less per item than single units.
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FAQs
Are protein bars healthy?
They can be a useful way to add protein between meals, but they vary a lot. Compare protein, sugar, fibre and calories per bar, and keep higher-sugar bars for occasional snacking.
How much caffeine is in an energy drink?
It varies by brand and can size. The caffeine content is on every label; drinks above 150 mg per litre must carry a high caffeine content warning.
Is a ready-to-drink protein shake as good as powder?
The protein is similar, and the shake needs no mixing. Powder is usually cheaper per serving and lets you choose the amount; ready-to-drink shakes win on convenience.
Are zero-calorie syrups really zero calories?
They are very low in calories per serving because they use sweeteners instead of sugar. The exact figure per serving is on each label.