Fiber One Fulfill Vs. Full Bar

Dietary fiber is an essential nutrient that aids in digestion, maintain blood sugar levels and may help you manage cholesterol levels. Many foods such as whole grains, oats and flaxseed are fiber rich, but these can be difficult to prepare or inconvenient when you're traveling. Fiber bars such as Fiber One's Fulfill and Fullbars may be a beneficial addition to your diet. While both are rich in fiber, the bars have significant nutritional differences to consider.

Calories

Fullbars and Fiber One Fulfill bars both contain 170 calories. This amount comprises 8.5 percent of the daily suggested intake of 2,000 calories. If you are active, you can burn off the 170 calories in these bars fairly quickly; a 20 minute session of swimming laps or 17 minutes of jogging would be enough to burn 170 calories.

Fiber Content

If you are looking to increase your fiber intake, the Fiber One Fulfill is the better choice because it provides 9 g of fiber, while the Fullbar contains just 4 g. According to the Institutes of Medicine, men should consume 38 g of fiber each day and women should consume 25 g of fiber each day.

Fat Content

Fullbars are lower in fat, with 4.5 g of fat compared to 7 g of fat in Fiber One Fulfill bars. Because the two bars contain the same number of calories, the Fulfill bar may be preferable for dieting because dietary fat encourages satiety and helps your body absorb certain vitamins. However, Fulfill bars are higher in saturated fat, with 3 g, than Fullbars, which contain 1 g. Saturated fat may increase your cholesterol levels, so the American Heart Association recommends a daily limit of 16 g if you follow a 2,000-calorie diet.

Carbohydrate Content

Fullbars and Fiber One Fulfill bars both have 27 g of carbohydrates. The Fiber One Fulfill bars are higher in sugar, with 12 g, compared to 9 g in the Fullbar. Due to the rich carbohydrate content, neither bar would be optimal for a low-carbohydrate diet plan.

Protein Content

Fiber One Fulfill bars are slightly higher in protein, with 7 g per bar, compared to 6 g in the Fullbar. Protein is vital for building muscle and other tissues, and some research suggests that increasing your protein intake may aid in weight management. A study from the October 2009 issue of the journal "Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases" found that high-protein diets encouraged increased weight and fat loss compared to low protein diets.