CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate vs Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers
Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (130 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (7.7g vs 3.8g), the stronger user rating (5.0 vs 4.6).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for CLIF BAR Peanut Butter Banana W/ Dark Chocolate and Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers 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
- Higher calorie count: 260 vs 130.
- Lower protein density than Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers (3.8g vs 7.7g protein per 100 calories).
Quest Nutrition
Wins on: Calories, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
10g
Calories
130
Protein per 100 cal
7.7g
Pros
- Lower calorie load: 130 calories vs 260.
- Better protein density: 7.7g protein per 100 calories.
- Stronger shopper rating: 5.0 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 | Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10g | 10g |
| Calories | 260 | 130Best |
| Sugar | 17gBest | — |
| Fiber | 5gBest | — |
| Sodium | 0.23mgBest | — |
| Carbs | 41gBest | — |
| Fat | 8gBest | — |
| Protein per 100 cal | 3.8g | 7.7gBest |
“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: it's a real tie — both at 10g.
- Calories: Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers wins, 130 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: Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers wins, 7.7g vs 3.8g.
Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (130 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (7.7g vs 3.8g), the stronger user rating (5.0 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 Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers both deliver 10g of protein per serving.
Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers is the lighter option at 130 calories, compared with 260 calories for the alternative.
Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers is the more protein-dense pick at about 7.7g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers is lower in calories (130 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.
Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Quest Nutrition Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (130 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (7.7g vs 3.8g), the stronger user rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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