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Barebells Protein Bar vs ESN Ultrapure Creatine Monohydrate

Sqwod verdict

Our pick: ESN Ultrapure Creatine Monohydrate takes it — 85 vs 79.

Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:

Barebells Protein Bar

79Score · Medium
from €25

One of the best-tasting mainstream protein bars you can buy in Germany: 20g protein, ~200 kcal and only ~1.5g sugar per 55g bar, in a genuinely candy-bar-like texture. The catch is the sweetener system (maltitol sugar alcohol plus sucralose), which keeps sugar low but can cause bloating for some and isn't a 'clean-label' product. A solid, widely available everyday snack rather than a purist choice.

Our pick

ESN Ultrapure Creatine Monohydrate

85Score · High
from €30

A clean, vegan, lab-tested and competitively priced creatine monohydrate — the single most evidence-backed supplement in sport, done right.

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