EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar vs IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars)
This is a close call between EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar and IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) on a protein + calorie + rating blend. IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) has a slight edge in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 11g) and the stronger user rating (4.8 vs 3.4).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar and IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) below.
EPIC
Wins on: Calories, Sugar, Fiber, Carbs, Fat, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
11g
Calories
130
Protein per 100 cal
8.5g
Pros
- Lower calorie load: 130 calories vs 180.
- Better protein density: 8.5g protein per 100 calories.
Cons
- Less protein per serving: 11g vs 12g.
- Weaker review score: 3.4 vs 4.8.
IQBAR
Wins on: Protein
Protein
12g
Calories
180
Protein per 100 cal
6.7g
Pros
- More protein per serving: 12g vs 11g.
- Stronger shopper rating: 4.8 vs 3.4.
Cons
- Higher calorie count: 180 vs 130.
- Lower protein density than EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar (6.7g vs 8.5g protein per 100 calories).
| Metric | EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar | IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11g | 12gBest |
| Calories | 130Best | 180 |
| Sugar | 5gBest | — |
| Fiber | 0gBest | — |
| Sodium | — | — |
| Carbs | 7gBest | — |
| Fat | 5gBest | — |
| Protein per 100 cal | 8.5gBest | 6.7g |
“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 & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins, 12g vs 11g.
- Calories: EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar wins, 130 vs 180.
- Sugar: EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar wins, 5g vs —.
- Fiber: EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar wins, 0g vs —.
- Carbs: EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar wins, 7g vs —.
- Fat: EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar wins, 5g vs —.
- Protein per 100 cal: EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar wins, 8.5g vs 6.7g.
This is a close call between EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar and IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) has a slight edge in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 11g) and the stronger user rating (4.8 vs 3.4). 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 & Banana Nut (24 Bars) has more protein per serving: 12g versus 11g.
EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar is the lighter option at 130 calories, compared with 180 calories for the alternative.
EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar is the more protein-dense pick at about 8.5g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) has more protein (12g vs 11g); EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar is lower in calories (130 vs 180). 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.
This is a close call between EPIC Beef Sea Salt & Pepper Protein Bar and IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) on a protein + calorie + rating blend. IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) has a slight edge in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 11g) and the stronger user rating (4.8 vs 3.4). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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