An Australian manufacturer of tasty protein bars is BC Snacks. Previously known as the Bar Counter, the company produces the healthy BC protein bar.
The BC protein bars are perfect for a pre, or post workout, or perhaps you just want a tasty snack.
The bars are ideal for gym goers, athletes, weight trainers, bodybuilders, or someone trying to lose weight, as they come in a variety of healthy bar options. Like high protein, plant based and healthy fat choices.
In this article we discover the different types of BC protein bars, flavours and list their nutritional information as well. BC Snacks also have protein balls which we will list as well.
BC protein bar types
BC Snacks has five main types of protein bars / energy bars. The varieties are:
- High Protein
- No Added Sugar
- Energy Bars
- Plant Based
- Good Fats
BC protein bar flavours
For such healthy options, BC has got some great flavours and taste. The bar and protein ball flavours are:
- High Protein Bar Honeycomb Chocolate Crunch
- Protein Balls Red Velvet Cupcake
- High Protein Bar Raspberry Truffle Flavoured
- High Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Almond
- High Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie Crunch
- High Protein Bar Choc Mint Crunch
- High Protein Bar White Chocolate Raspberry
- High Protein Bar Salted Caramel Fudge
- High Protein Bar Salted Caramel Chocolate Crunch
- No Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Hazelnut
- Good Fats Bar Peanut Butter Caramel
- Plant Based Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Coconut
- Plant Based Protein Balls Orange Dark Chocolate
- Energy Bar Dark Chocolate Orange
- Energy Bar White Chocolate Cookies & Cream
- Energy Bar Chocolate Brownie Espresso
(I really enjoy the High Protein Honeycomb Chocolate Crunch and the BC Energy Bar in Dark Chocolate Orange.)
BC protein bars nutritional value
| BC High Protein Bar Honeycomb Chocolate Crunch 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 146 | 363 |
| Kilojoules | 610 | 1520 |
| Protein | 12g | 29.9g |
| Fat | 6.3g | 15.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.5g | 6.3g |
| BC Protein Balls Red Velvet Cupcake 30g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 114 | 380 |
| Kilojoules | 478 | 1590 |
| Protein | 9.1g | 30.2g |
| Fat | 4.3g | 14.5g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.5g | 8.2g |
| BC High Protein Bar Raspberry Truffle 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 148 | 370 |
| Kilojoules | 620 | 1550 |
| Protein | 11g | 27.4g |
| Fat | 5g | 12.6g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.5g | 8.7g |
| BC High Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Almond 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 151 | 378 |
| Kilojoules | 632 | 1580 |
| Protein | 11.4g | 28.5g |
| Fat | 5.6g | 14g |
| Carbohydrate | 2g | 5.1g |
| BC High Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie Crunch 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 149 | 373 |
| Kilojoules | 624 | 1560 |
| Protein | 11.1g | 27.8g |
| Fat | 5g | 12.5g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.5g | 8.8g |
| BC High Protein Bar Chocolate Mint Crunch 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 150 | 375 |
| Kilojoules | 627 | 1570 |
| Protein | 11.4g | 28.6g |
| Fat | 5.1g | 12.6g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.5g | 8.8g |
| BC High Protein Bar White Chocolate Raspberry 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 142 | 355 |
| Kilojoules | 595 | 1490 |
| Protein | 11g | 27.5g |
| Fat | 4.8g | 11.9g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7g | 6.8g |
| BC High Protein Bar Salted Caramel Fudge 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 141 | 354 |
| Kilojoules | 591 | 1480 |
| Protein | 11.2g | 28g |
| Fat | 4.6g | 11.5g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.2g | 7.9g |
| BC High Protein Bar Salted Caramel Chocolate Crunch 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 141 | 353 |
| Kilojoules | 591 | 1477 |
| Protein | 12.2g | 30.5g |
| Fat | 4.3g | 10.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.4g | 5.9g |
| BC No Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Hazelnut 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 155 | 387 |
| Kilojoules | 648 | 1620 |
| Protein | 6.4g | 16g |
| Fat | 8.5g | 121.2g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.7g | 19.3g |
| BC Energy Bar Dark Chocolate Orange 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 142 | 356 |
| Kilojoules | 595 | 1490 |
| Protein | 11.2g | 28.1g |
| Fat | 5g | 12.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.4g | 5.9g |
| BC Energy Bar White Chocolate Cookies & Cream 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 141 | 353 |
| Kilojoules | 592 | 1480 |
| Protein | 11.1g | 27.9g |
| Fat | 4.7g | 11.7g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7g | 6.8g |
| BC Energy Bar Chocolate Brownie Espresso 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 142 | 356 |
| Kilojoules | 596 | 14.9 |
| Protein | 10.7g | 26.7g |
| Fat | 5.1g | 12.7g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.5g | 8.9g |
| BC Good Fats Bar Peanut Butter Caramel 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 162 | 406 |
| Kilojoules | 679 | 1700 |
| Protein | 9.1g | 22.7g |
| Fat | 9.3g | 23.3g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.2g | 15.4g |
| BC Plant Based Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Coconut 40g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 170 | 425 |
| Kilojoules | 711 | 1780 |
| Protein | 6.4g | 16.1g |
| Fat | 8.9g | 22.2g |
| Carbohydrate | 14g | 34.9g |
| BC Plant Based Protein Balls Orange Dark Chocolate 30g | ||
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100g / 100mL | |
| Calories | 127 | 424 |
| Kilojoules | 532 | 1775 |
| Protein | 8.3g | 27.8g |
| Fat | 5.8g | 19.2g |
| Carbohydrate | 4g | 13.2g |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What BC bar has the most protein?
The BC High Protein Bar Salted Caramel Chocolate Crunch 40g has 12.2 grams of protein per bar.
Which BC protein bar has the most calories in it?
For athletes or weight lifters trying to bulk up, or need the extra energy, than the BC Plant Based Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Coconut 40 gram bar has 170 Calories (711 Kilojoules) in a serve.
Which BC protein bar has the lowest amount of carbs?
The BC High Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Almond 40g has a low just 2 grams of carbohydrates in each bar.
What BC bar has the least amount of calories?
For people watching their weight, dieting or counting calories, three bars are low in calories with 141Calories (592 Kilojoules) each.
They are the: High Protein Bar Salted Caramel Fudge 40g, High Protein Bar Salted Caramel Chocolate Crunch 40g and the BC Energy Bar White Chocolate Cookies & Cream 40g bars.
The BC Protein Balls Red Velvet Cupcake 30g has just 114 Calories (478 Kilojoules) per pack as well.
Where do you buy BC protein bars from?
- Coles (Click on – Coles Protein Bars.)
- The Australian Food Shop
- Catch
- Woolworths (For more details visit, – Protein Bars Woolworths.)
Are BC protein bars healthy?
Most BC bars have a five star health rating, which is quite good for protein bars, energy bars and ironically, health bars.
Does BC Snacks make protein powders?
No, just the protein balls and bars.
How many calories are in a BC high protein bar?
The high protein bar ranges from around 141 Calories (592 Kilojoules) to 151Calories. (632 Kilojoules.)
Can protein bars make you gain weight?
All food can make you gain weight if you have too much of it and it exceeds your energy requirements.
If you take in more calories than you need (Activity, exercise, resting, sleeping) you will gain weight.
Which protein bar is best for gaining weight?
A high protein and high calorie bar, combined with weight training, high protein and high calorie food is best for gaining weight. In moderation of course.
Are BC bars vegan?
The plant based protein bars are vegan friendly.
Doe Chemist Warehouse sell the BC bar?
No, Chemist Warehouse isn’t a stockist of the bars.
Are BSC protein bars the same company as BC?
No, BC is BC Snacks or the Bar Counter.
BSC is Body Science, for more details, click on – BSC Protein Bars.
Are BC bars good for you?
Yes, a BC bar can be a healthy treat.
Obviously you have to have a variety of other foods as well, to get a varied nutritional diet. Foods like: healthy fats, wholegrains, fruit and vegetables, dairy, lean proteins, etc.
Are protein bars good for bulking?
Yes, the extra calories and protein can help you bulk up. Combine them with overall extra calories and weight training or calisthenics.
Are protein bars healthy for weight loss?
If your overall calories you eat, are lower than your body uses, (Sleep, rest, activity, exercise.) than you will lose weight.
Protein bars can help work in with a diet, as they are a convenient way of getting extra protein.
Some bars, like the BC bars are healthier and lower in calories than some other brands, so are a good choice for weight loss.
Where are BC bars made?
BC Snacks are made in Australia.
Who owns the Bar Counter?
Bar Counter, or BC Snacks are owned by an Australian company called the Rite Bite Group.
The same company also owns Systemax, which makes sports nutrition products like: protein powders, creatine and high protein bars.
Conclusion
Nutrition has come a long way in protein bars, and BC is leading the charge in healthy option of bars in Australia.
For people who like going to the gym and athletes who want a good way of adding extra protein to their diet, check out the high protein bars.
Athletes who want a convenient way of getting some pre-workout calories, the energy bar range can be a good choice.
For busy folks who want a healthier option snack or treat, explore the no added sugar, good fats and the plant based from the BC protein bar range.
