{"title":"Low-Sugar Snacks","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompare low-sugar snacks on sugar per 100g and per serving, calories, protein and what's used instead of sugar. \"Low sugar\" has a legal meaning in the UK, and a product with little sugar can still be high in calories or fat, so we show you what to check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/healthy-food-snacks\"\u003eAll healthy food \u0026amp; snacks\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protein-bars\"\u003eProtein bars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protein-snacks\"\u003eHigh-protein snacks\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protein-drinks\"\u003eProtein drinks\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sugar-free\"\u003eSugar-free\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat counts as a low-sugar snack?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn UK law a food can claim \"low sugars\" only if it has \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/eur\/2006\/1924\/annex\"\u003eno more than 5g of sugars per 100g (2.5g per 100ml for drinks)\u003c\/a\u003e, and \"sugars free\" only at 0.5g or less per 100g or 100ml. \"No added sugars\" means no sugars were added, though the food can still contain naturally occurring sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS uses the same 5g per 100g line for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-guidelines-and-food-labels\/how-to-read-food-labels\/\"\u003elow sugar on traffic-light labels\u003c\/a\u003e, with more than 22.5g per 100g counted as high. Adults should have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-types\/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health\/\"\u003eno more than 30g of free sugars a day\u003c\/a\u003e. This collection currently includes protein bars and a high-protein shake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat replaces the sugar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually sweeteners such as sucralose, or polyols (sugar alcohols) such as maltitol, sorbitol or erythritol. The NHS says \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-types\/are-sweeteners-safe\/\"\u003eapproved sweeteners are a safe and acceptable alternative to sugar\u003c\/a\u003e, but aspartame isn't suitable for people with phenylketonuria (PKU).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy law, foods with sweeteners must say \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/eur\/2011\/1169\/annex\/III\"\u003e\"with sweetener(s)\"\u003c\/a\u003e, and foods with more than 10% added polyols must say \"excessive consumption may produce laxative effects\". Polyols appear under carbohydrate, not sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAre low-sugar snacks lower in calories?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. Fat provides \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/eur\/2011\/1169\/annex\/XIV\"\u003e9 kcal per gram\u003c\/a\u003e, compared with 4 kcal for sugar and protein, so a low-sugar bar with a chocolate coating can carry as many calories as a regular snack. Compare calories per serving, not just sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have diabetes, speak to your GP, diabetes nurse or a dietitian about how these foods fit your diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe sell the products on this page. That's our commercial interest, and it's why we show the evidence alongside them. This page is \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/health-information-disclaimer\"\u003egeneral information for adults, not personalised medical advice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-us\"\u003eAndy Arshad\u003c\/a\u003e, SupplementHQ. Last reviewed 11 October 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"applied-nutrition-protein-crunch-bar","title":"Applied Nutrition Protein Crunch Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eApplied Nutrition Protein Crunch is built for on-the-go refuelling — \u003cstrong\u003e21g of protein\u003c\/strong\u003e and only \u003cstrong\u003e1.8g of sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e per bar, in a crisp, crunchy format rather than the usual dense chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh protein, genuinely low sugar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of bars hit 20g of protein by carrying a sugar load to make it palatable. Getting there on 1.8g of sugar is a harder trick, and it's what makes this one work if you're managing your intake while still needing something that tastes like a chocolate bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy lifters choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e21g protein\u003c\/strong\u003e per bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly \u003cstrong\u003e1.8g sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e per bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrunchy texture, not a dense chew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree chocolate-led flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat one after training, or keep a couple in the car and your bag for the days when meals slip. It's a snack you can eat without wrecking a cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBox size and flavours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxes of 12 × 62g bars in Milk Chocolate Caramel, Milk Chocolate Peanut and White Chocolate Caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFood supplement. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applied Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"12 x 62g \/ Milk Chocolate Caramel","offer_id":58279198982475,"sku":"5056555201220","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 62g \/ Milk Chocolate Peanut","offer_id":58279199015243,"sku":"5056555201244","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 62g \/ White Chocolate Caramel","offer_id":58279199048011,"sku":"5056555201237","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/4937\/6331\/files\/image_2025-09-17_68ca653168086.jpg?v=1787860585"},{"product_id":"applied-nutrition-high-protein-shake","title":"Applied Nutrition High Protein Shake","description":"\u003cp\u003eA smooth, creamy milkshake that happens to carry \u003cstrong\u003e20g of protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — no shaker, no powder, no mixing. Grab it from the fridge and drink it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMilkshake first, supplement second\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem with most ready-to-drink protein is that it tastes like a compromise. This one is built to taste like a milkshake, with \u003cstrong\u003eno added sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efat free\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the numbers work even though it doesn't taste like they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy lifters choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20g protein\u003c\/strong\u003e per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo added sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efat free\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth and creamy — a genuine milkshake texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to drink, sold by the case of 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo bottle sizes across seven flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink one after training, or use it as a fast protein hit on a day when meals aren't happening. Keep them chilled — they're much better cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCase sizes and flavours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCases of 8 × 330ml in Fudge Brownie, Strawberries \u0026amp; Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream and White Chocolate. Cases of 8 × 500ml in Banana Delight, Double Chocolate, Strawberries \u0026amp; Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContains sweetener. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applied Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"8 x 330ml \/ Fudge Brownie","offer_id":58279379272011,"sku":"5056555202081","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 x 330ml \/ Strawberries \u0026 Cream","offer_id":58279379304779,"sku":"5056555202074","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 x 330ml \/ Vanilla Ice Cream","offer_id":58279379337547,"sku":"5056555202098","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 x 330ml \/ White Chocolate","offer_id":58279379370315,"sku":"5056555202104","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 x 500ml \/ Banana Delight","offer_id":58279379403083,"sku":"5056555200469","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 x 500ml \/ Double Chocolate","offer_id":58279379435851,"sku":"5056555200483","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 x 500ml \/ Strawberries \u0026 Cream","offer_id":58279379468619,"sku":"5056555200490","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 x 500ml \/ Vanilla Ice Cream","offer_id":58279379501387,"sku":"5056555200506","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/4937\/6331\/files\/image_2025-12-29_69527cb0d8dda.jpg?v=1787863847"},{"product_id":"trec-nutrition-protein-bar","title":"Trec Nutrition Protein Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA high-protein bar with \u003cstrong\u003eno added sugars\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in milk chocolate — the combination most bars promise and few manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh protein, no added sugar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easy way to make a protein bar taste good is to load it with sugar. Doing it without is harder, and it's the reason this one fits a diet phase rather than working against it. Four caramel-led flavours, sold by the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy people keep a box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh protein\u003c\/strong\u003e content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo added sugars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilk chocolate coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour caramel flavours, sold as a box of 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat one after training, or as a protein-led snack when a shake isn't practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBox size and flavours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxes of 24 × 49g bars in Coconut \u0026amp; Caramel, Nougat \u0026amp; Caramel, Peanut \u0026amp; Caramel and Vanilla \u0026amp; Caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFood supplement. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trec Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"24 x 49g \/ Coconut \u0026 Caramel","offer_id":58279786119499,"sku":"5902114049034","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x 49g \/ Nougat \u0026 Caramel","offer_id":58279786152267,"sku":"5902114081508","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x 49g \/ Peanut \u0026 Caramel","offer_id":58279786185035,"sku":"5902114081515","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x 49g \/ Vanilla \u0026 Caramel","offer_id":58279786217803,"sku":"5902114049041","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/4937\/6331\/files\/image_2025-12-10_6939474226434.jpg?v=1787867474"},{"product_id":"grenade-protein-bars","title":"Grenade Protein Bars","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrenade Protein Bars are the UK's best-selling protein bar, and the reason is simple: they taste like confectionery rather than a supplement, while carrying around 20g of protein and very low sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour range is genuinely wide — Jaffa Quake, Fudged Up, OREO, Caramel Chaos, Lemon Cheesecake — and the texture is chewy rather than dry, which is where most protein bars fall down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround 20g of protein per 60g bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow in sugar despite tasting like a chocolate bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThirteen flavours including OREO and Jaffa Quake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox of 12 — convenient for work, travel or the gym bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe UK's best-selling protein bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat one bar as a snack between meals, after training, or whenever a craving hits and you would otherwise reach for chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grenade","offers":[{"title":"12 x 60g \/ Caramel Chaos","offer_id":58283444273483,"sku":"5060221201407","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough","offer_id":58283444306251,"sku":"5060811382387","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel","offer_id":58283444339019,"sku":"5060221206877","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ Dark Chocolate Mint","offer_id":58283444371787,"sku":"5060221201841","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ Dark Chocolate Raspberry","offer_id":58283444404555,"sku":"5060221205290","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ Fudged Up","offer_id":58283444437323,"sku":"5060811380895","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ Jaffa Quake","offer_id":58283444470091,"sku":"5060221203791","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ Lemon Cheesecake","offer_id":58283444502859,"sku":"5060811381946","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ OREO","offer_id":58283444535627,"sku":"5060811383247","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ OREO White","offer_id":58283444568395,"sku":"5060811384435","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ Peanut Nutter","offer_id":58283444601163,"sku":"5060221203760","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ White Chocolate Cookie","offer_id":58283444633931,"sku":"5060221201827","price":25.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 60g \/ White Chocolate Salted Peanut","offer_id":58283444666699,"sku":"5060811386842","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/4937\/6331\/files\/image_2025-10-03_68df9b441fc77.jpg?v=1787908633"},{"product_id":"grenade-soft-core-protein-bars","title":"Grenade Soft Core Protein Bars","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrenade Soft Core is the softer, gooier take on the classic Grenade bar — a filled centre rather than a dense chew, aimed at people who found the original too firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps the same principle: a proper protein hit and low sugar, in something that eats like confectionery. The Creme Egg version is a licensed Cadbury collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSofter, filled-centre texture with a gooey core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh protein and low sugar per bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the licensed Cadbury Creme Egg flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxes of 12 x 50g or 18 x 45g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to eat — no jaw work required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat one bar between meals, after training, or as a lower-sugar alternative when you want something sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grenade","offers":[{"title":"12 x 50g \/ Chocolate Peanut Butter","offer_id":58283445256523,"sku":"5060811387665","price":28.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 50g \/ Double Chocolate","offer_id":58283445289291,"sku":"5060811387641","price":28.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 50g \/ Golden Caramel","offer_id":58283445322059,"sku":"5060811387689","price":28.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"18 x 45g \/ Creme Egg","offer_id":58283445354827,"sku":"5060811386927","price":38.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/4937\/6331\/files\/image_2026-07-31_6a6c83e59a469.jpg?v=1787908654"}],"url":"https:\/\/supplementhq.co.uk\/collections\/low-sugar-snacks.oembed","provider":"SupplementHQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}