This is a very helpful analysis, thanks, Glock-A-Roo!

Originally Posted By: Glock-A-Roo

Of course you can come up with other foods that offer the high carb, low fat/protein profile of Datrex. The value added by Datrex seems to be the tough packaging and long shelf life. I am not strictly a Datrex fan, but I feel there is more to be considered than just calories and cost.


I tested Datrex, ER Bars and Mainstay before settling on Mainstay for this purpose (food for short-term emergencies) and storage regime (long-term storage, relatively rough handling and extremes of temperature). Mainstay was picked based on my kids and my wife finding it the most palatable of the options, but now I wish I'd done an analysis like yours.