In this article I will review the Sports Nougat Bar from 6D Sports Nutrition in flavor Cranberry and Pistachio. These Sports Nougat Bar are 35 grams in weight and include a 2:1 carb ratio. I will try to compare this energy bar with the Powerbar Energize Original or the Win2 Energy Bar with chia.
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Key features of Sports Nougat Bar from 6D Sports Nutrition
First thing I noticed on the product page of 6D Sports Nutrition was the fact that the Sports Nougat Bar was formerly known as Energy Nougat.
A soft nougat bar crafted with either cranberries, lemon bits or coffee for an indulging taste experience. Compact and convenient during the most intense training sessions and competitions.
- 1 Sports Unit (= 30g of carbohydrates): easy to combine with other products in the 6D Sports Series or Ultra Series;
- 2:1 Carb Ratio: optimal energy and fluid absorption;
- Easy to use, thanks to its soft bite and compact size (35g);
- Banned substance tested: guaranteeing the highest level of safety;
- Available in 4 tasty flavors with natural flavoring and cranberries/lemon/coffee;
I’ve purchased the Sports Nougat Bar in two different flavors: (1) Cranberry and (2) Pistachio. What you directly notice is that this nougat bar is soft, and easy to digest. This is on the opposite side of how I recall the nougat block sweets as a little kid, which were hard (and testing your teeth an jaw muscles).
The 35 gram portion is also good to chew away in one go, when you are on the bike. The PowerBar Energize Original Energy Bar and the PowerBar Ride Energy are 55 grams, which I normally eat in two phases. The huge advantage of the PowerBar Energize Original is the solid form, that will not melt in hot and sunny conditions. I’m not sure how the 6D Nougat Energy bar will keep its structure during warm conditions, since it is soft by itself.
Nutritional value Sports Nougat Bar from 6D Sports Nutrition
Before we go into the specific break down in nutritional values of the 6D Sports Nougat Bar, let’s have a look at the total amount of energy per 100 grams.
Per 100 grams the Sports Nougat Bar provides 1789 kJ of energy. PowerBar Energize Original fuels you with 1560 kJ. The Win2 Energy Bar has a total energy of 1955 kJ per 100 grams, while the PowerBar Ride energy has 1706 kJ per 100 grams.
| NUTRITION INFORMATION | PER 100 GR. | PER BAR = 35 GR. |
|---|---|---|
| Energy kJ (kcal) | 1789 kJ (423 Kcal) | 626 kJ (148 Kcal) |
| Fat | 6,8 g | 2,4 g |
| of which saturates | 0,5 g | 0,2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 87 g | 30 g |
| of which sugars | 63 g | 22 g |
| Fibre | 2,1 g | 0,7 g |
| Protein | 3,2 g | 1,1 g |
| Salt | 0,02 g | 0,01 g |
From the comparison with other energy bars I’ve used regularly, the Sports Nougat Bar has packed a lot of energy per 100 grams (on a second spot behind the Win2 Energy Bar – Sports Nutrition with Chia Super food).
Concluding thoughts and wrap-up
The price point of 6D Sports Nougat Bars is € 14,00 for a pack of six, which results in a price point of € 2,35 per energy nougat bar. It is a fair price point and in line with the other nutrition brands I’ve reviewed on this website. I’ve purchased 6D Sports Nutrition at Jef Abels Bikes in Gulpen.
6D Sports Nutrition is a partner of Remco Evenepoel and the Soudal Quick Step world tour team. So if this Sports Nutrition keeps the double Olympic Champion fueled, than it is certainly providing sufficient energy for amateur cyclists like you and me. Sports Nutrition is a personal preference, and everyone has a different digestion system.
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In the picture you can also see a 6D branded version of the Elite Jet Water Bottle. I’ve also seen 6D Sports Nutrition during my visit at Bakala Academy for my Bikefitting Bioracer Motion at Golazo Energy.
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