Genesee vs. Barebells
Genesee vs. Barebells: Compare the Current Labels
Barebells and Genesee make different label tradeoffs. This page compares two Barebells bars and one Genesee bar as each label read on September 28, 2026. Recipes change, so verify the exact package you plan to buy.
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On labels checked September 28, 2026, Barebells Cookies & Cream listed 200 calories, 20g protein, 3g saturated fat, and 0g added sugars, sweetened with maltitol and sucralose and made with sunflower oil. Genesee's current labels list 290 calories, 21g protein, 6g saturated fat, and 12g added sugars for Coffee Latte, from raw honey and coconut sugar, with no listed seed oil, sugar alcohol, or sucralose.
What do the Barebells and Genesee labels list?
| Product / serving | Calories | Protein | Saturated fat | Added sugars | Sugar alcohol | Oils named | Sweeteners named | Label checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Coffee Latte1 bar (60g) | 290 | 21g | 6g (30% DV) | 12g (24% DV) | None listed | None named; fats are peanut butter, grass-fed bison tallow, and cocoa butter | Raw honey; coconut sugar in the chocolate chips | 2026-09-28 |
| Barebells Cookies & Cream (US)1 bar (55g) | 200 | 20g | 3g (16% DV) | 0g (0% DV) | 5g | Sunflower oil; also lists sunflower lecithin | Maltitol, sucralose | 2026-09-28 |
| Barebells Caramel Choco (US)1 bar (55g) | 200 | 16g | 4g (20% DV) | 0g (0% DV) | 10g | Sunflower oil; also lists soy lecithin | Maltitol, xylitol, sucralose | 2026-09-28 |
What people are saying
“The bars are OK, but not good enough to offset having 16 to 17 grams of carbs.”
Frequently asked
Are Barebells protein bars good for you?
It comes down to which label tradeoffs you prefer. On labels checked September 28, 2026, Barebells Cookies & Cream listed fewer calories (200 vs. 290), less saturated fat (3g vs. 6g), and 0g added sugars against Genesee Coffee Latte's 12g. It also listed maltitol, sucralose, and sunflower oil, none of which appear on Genesee's labels.
Do Barebells have seed oils?
Both US Barebells labels checked September 28, 2026, Cookies & Cream and Caramel Choco, list sunflower oil. Cookies & Cream also lists sunflower lecithin, and Caramel Choco lists soy lecithin. White Chocolate Toffee's white chocolate chips list soy lecithin. Genesee's current labels list no canola, soybean, sunflower, or safflower oil.
Do Barebells have sugar alcohols or sucralose?
Yes, on the labels checked. Cookies & Cream lists maltitol and 5g sugar alcohol per bar; Caramel Choco lists maltitol and xylitol and 10g sugar alcohol per bar. Both list sucralose. Genesee lists no sugar alcohol or high-intensity sweetener; it uses raw honey, which counts as added sugar.
Are Barebells keto?
FDA has not defined keto or net carbs for food labels, so compare the Nutrition Facts panel. Barebells Cookies & Cream lists 20g total carbohydrate, including 3g fiber and 5g sugar alcohol. Genesee Coffee Latte lists 17g total carbohydrate, including 1g fiber and 13g total sugars. Genesee is not designed as a keto bar.
How much protein is in Barebells and Genesee bars?
Genesee Coffee Latte lists 21g protein and 290 calories per 60g bar. Barebells Cookies & Cream lists 20g protein and 200 calories per 55g bar, and Barebells Caramel Choco lists 16g protein and 200 calories per 55g bar.
What allergens do Barebells and Genesee declare?
Barebells Cookies & Cream declares milk and soybeans; Caramel Choco declares milk, soybeans, and wheat. Every Genesee flavor declares milk and peanuts; White Chocolate Toffee also declares soy.
How do I confirm shipping and order terms?
Eligible US carts containing only 3-Bar Variety Packs receive free shipping when the first-order code is applied. For other orders, US orders over $65 ship free — under $65, shipping is $6.99–$9.99 by weight. Review the cart and checkout before paying because the final address, products, discounts, shipping, and current order terms control.
Sources
- Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food. US Food and Drug Administration. Checked 2026-09-28.
- 21 CFR 101.9: Nutrition labeling of food. eCFR (US Code of Federal Regulations). Checked 2026-09-28.
- How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label. US Food and Drug Administration. Checked 2026-09-28.
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