CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate vs Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate
Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (200 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (5.0g vs 3.8g), the stronger user rating (4.9 vs 4.6).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate and Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate below.
CLIF BAR
Wins on: Fat
Protein
10g
Calories
260
Protein per 100 cal
3.8g
Pros
- Competitive overall macros for a protein bars option.
Cons
- Higher calorie count: 260 vs 200.
- Lower protein density than Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate (3.8g vs 5.0g protein per 100 calories).
Nature Valley
Wins on: Calories, Sugar, Fiber, Sodium, Carbs, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
10g
Calories
200
Protein per 100 cal
5.0g
Pros
- Lower calorie load: 200 calories vs 260.
- Better protein density: 5.0g protein per 100 calories.
- Stronger shopper rating: 4.9 vs 4.6.
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 | Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10g | 10g |
| Calories | 260 | 200Best |
| Sugar | 17g | 7gBest |
| Fiber | 5g | 6gBest |
| Sodium | 0.23mg | 0.16mgBest |
| Carbs | 41g | 15gBest |
| Fat | 8gBest | 12g |
| Protein per 100 cal | 3.8g | 5.0gBest |
“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: it's a real tie — both at 10g.
- Calories: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 200 vs 260.
- Sugar: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 7g vs 17g.
- 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 0.23mg.
- Carbs: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 15g vs 41g.
- Fat: CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate wins, 8g vs 12g.
- Protein per 100 cal: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 5.0g vs 3.8g.
Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (200 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (5.0g vs 3.8g), the stronger user rating (4.9 vs 4.6). 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
CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate and Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate both deliver 10g of protein per serving.
Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate is the lighter option at 200 calories, compared with 260 calories for the alternative.
Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate is the more protein-dense pick at about 5.0g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate has less sugar (7g vs 17g); Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate is lower in calories (200 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.
Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (200 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (5.0g vs 3.8g), the stronger user rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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