Built

Built Bar

Low Sugar Gluten-Free High Protein ✓ Low GI
17-19g
Protein
4-6g
Net Carbs
30-35
GI Score

🩺 Diabetic-Friendly Overview

Built Bars are weird. 17-19g protein, only 130 calories, covered in real chocolate… but they have this marshmallow-like texture that people either love or hate. Also: 4-5g sugar, so not zero-carb. What You’re Getting: 17-19g protein - That’s high for the calories 4-6g net carbs - Moderate, not low Real chocolate coating - 100% chocolate, not that fake coating 130 calories - One of the lowest-calorie bars with this much protein 4-5g sugar - Not sugar-free, heads up Nutrition 130 calories, 17-19g protein, 4-6g net carbs, 4-5g sugar, 4-5g fat.

Built Bars are weird. 17-19g protein, only 130 calories, covered in real chocolate… but they have this marshmallow-like texture that people either love or hate. Also: 4-5g sugar, so not zero-carb.

What You’re Getting:

  • 17-19g protein - That’s high for the calories
  • 4-6g net carbs - Moderate, not low
  • Real chocolate coating - 100% chocolate, not that fake coating
  • 130 calories - One of the lowest-calorie bars with this much protein
  • 4-5g sugar - Not sugar-free, heads up

Nutrition

130 calories, 17-19g protein, 4-6g net carbs, 4-5g sugar, 4-5g fat.

The Texture Thing

Built Bars have this bouncy, marshmallow-like center. Some people love it, some people think it’s weird. You won’t know until you try one.

They’re not chewy like Quest bars, not crunchy like protein chips. They’re… squishy?

Who It’s For

Good for: People cutting calories who can handle 4-5g sugar. The protein-to-calorie ratio is impressive.

Not for: Strict keto folks or anyone who needs zero sugar. Also skip it if you hate weird textures.

Test your blood sugar response. 4-5g sugar affects everyone differently. Some people are fine, others see a noticeable spike.


High protein, low calorie, strange texture. The 4-5g sugar makes it borderline for strict diabetes management.

📈 Blood Sugar Impact

Moderate glycemic impact. Higher protein (17-19g) than most bars with only 4-5g sugar. Unique marshmallow-like texture.

✅ Pros

  • Very high protein (17-19g)
  • Only 130 calories
  • Low sugar (4-5g)
  • Unique chewy texture

⚠️ Cons

  • Texture not for everyone
  • Contains some sugar (not sugar-free)
  • More expensive than some options

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Last updated: January 4, 2026