Atkins Bars & Snacks vs Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate
Atkins Bars & Snacks edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Atkins Bars & Snacks scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), more protein per 100 calories (6.0g vs 5.0g).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for Atkins Bars & Snacks and Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate below.
Atkins
Wins on: Protein, Sugar, Fat, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
12g
Calories
200
Protein per 100 cal
6.0g
Pros
- More protein per serving: 12g vs 10g.
- Better protein density: 6.0g protein per 100 calories.
Cons
- Weaker review score: 4.7 vs 4.9.
Nature Valley
Wins on: Fiber, Sodium
Protein
10g
Calories
200
Protein per 100 cal
5.0g
Pros
- Stronger shopper rating: 4.9 vs 4.7.
Cons
- Less protein per serving: 10g vs 12g.
- Lower protein density than Atkins Bars & Snacks (5.0g vs 6.0g protein per 100 calories).
| Metric | Atkins Bars & Snacks | Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12gBest | 10g |
| Calories | 200 | 200 |
| Sugar | 2gBest | 7g |
| Fiber | 5g | 6gBest |
| Sodium | 150mg | 0.16mgBest |
| Carbs | 15g | 15g |
| Fat | 10gBest | 12g |
| Protein per 100 cal | 6.0gBest | 5.0g |
“Healthier” depends on your goal — here’s the real winner on every number we track, so two people with different priorities can both get the right answer.
- Protein: Atkins Bars & Snacks wins, 12g vs 10g.
- Calories: it's a real tie — both at 200.
- Sugar: Atkins Bars & Snacks wins, 2g vs 7g.
- Fiber: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 6g vs 5g.
- Sodium: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 0.16mg vs 150mg.
- Carbs: it's a real tie — both at 15g.
- Fat: Atkins Bars & Snacks wins, 10g vs 12g.
- Protein per 100 cal: Atkins Bars & Snacks wins, 6.0g vs 5.0g.
Atkins Bars & Snacks edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
Atkins Bars & Snacks scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), more protein per 100 calories (6.0g vs 5.0g). This blend won’t match your priorities if sugar, carbs, or diet fit matter more to you than protein, calories, and rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atkins Bars & Snacks has more protein per serving: 12g versus 10g.
Atkins Bars & Snacks and Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate are tied at 200 calories per serving.
Atkins Bars & Snacks is the more protein-dense pick at about 6.0g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: Atkins Bars & Snacks has more protein (12g vs 10g); Atkins Bars & Snacks has less sugar (2g vs 7g). Neither is objectively the "healthiest" for everyone — see the pick-by-priority breakdown above, or try our free AI Snack Finder to get matched to your specific goal.
Atkins Bars & Snacks edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Atkins Bars & Snacks scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), more protein per 100 calories (6.0g vs 5.0g). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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