Yesterday, I broke down what PDCAAS is and how it helps us understand protein bioavailability – in other words, how much of the protein you eat your body can actually use.
Today, I’m putting that into practice with a few popular protein bars:
➡️ Quest Bar:
🔘 21g of protein
🔘 Multiply that by 2 = 42%
🔘 Label shows 42% → ✅ All the protein is bioavailable
🔘 This is a solid option if you’re looking for a protein bar that delivers what it promises.
➡️ No Cow Bar:
🔘 20g of protein
🔘 You’d expect to see 40% if it were completely bioavailable
🔘 Label shows 22% → ❌ Only 11g of that protein is bioavailable
🔘 Despite the label claim, this one doesn’t hold up as well in terms of protein quality.
➡️ Built Puffs:
🔘 17g of protein
🔘 But there’s no % Daily Value listed
🔘 That’s because they’re not legally marketing it as a high-protein food, so they don’t have to disclose the percentage. And as I’ve said before – Built Puffs are 💩.
This is a quick, easy way to check if the protein in your food is worth your money (and macros).
#shorts
