CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate vs IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars)
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 3.8g).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate and IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) below.
CLIF BAR
Wins on: Sugar, Fiber, Sodium, Carbs, Fat
Protein
10g
Calories
260
Protein per 100 cal
3.8g
Pros
- Competitive overall macros for a protein bars option.
Cons
- Less protein per serving: 10g vs 12g.
- Higher calorie count: 260 vs 180.
IQBAR
Wins on: Protein, Calories, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
12g
Calories
180
Protein per 100 cal
6.7g
Pros
- More protein per serving: 12g vs 10g.
- Lower calorie load: 180 calories vs 260.
- Better protein density: 6.7g protein per 100 calories.
Cons
- There is no major downside in this head-to-head, so the choice comes down to taste and retailer preference.
| Metric | CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate | IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10g | 12gBest |
| Calories | 260 | 180Best |
| Sugar | 17gBest | — |
| Fiber | 5gBest | — |
| Sodium | 0.23mgBest | — |
| Carbs | 41gBest | — |
| Fat | 8gBest | — |
| Protein per 100 cal | 3.8g | 6.7gBest |
“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: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) wins, 12g vs 10g.
- Calories: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) wins, 180 vs 260.
- Sugar: CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate wins, 17g vs —.
- Fiber: CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate wins, 5g vs —.
- Sodium: CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate wins, 0.23mg vs —.
- Carbs: CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate wins, 41g vs —.
- Fat: CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate wins, 8g vs —.
- Protein per 100 cal: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) wins, 6.7g vs 3.8g.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 3.8g). 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
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) has more protein per serving: 12g versus 10g.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) is the lighter option at 180 calories, compared with 260 calories for the alternative.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) is the more protein-dense pick at about 6.7g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) has more protein (12g vs 10g); IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) is lower in calories (180 vs 260). 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.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Peanut Butter Chip (24 Bars) scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 3.8g). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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