GoMacro MACROBAR peanut butter chocolate chip vs IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars)
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 11g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 290), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 3.8g).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for GoMacro MACROBAR peanut butter chocolate chip and IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) below.
GoMacro
Wins on: Sugar, Fiber, Sodium, Carbs, Fat
Protein
11g
Calories
290
Protein per 100 cal
3.8g
Pros
- Competitive overall macros for a protein bars option.
Cons
- Less protein per serving: 11g vs 12g.
- Higher calorie count: 290 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 11g.
- Lower calorie load: 180 calories vs 290.
- 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 | GoMacro MACROBAR peanut butter chocolate chip | IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11g | 12gBest |
| Calories | 290 | 180Best |
| Sugar | 8gBest | — |
| Fiber | 2gBest | — |
| Sodium | 0.015mgBest | — |
| Carbs | 39gBest | — |
| Fat | 10gBest | — |
| 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 & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins, 12g vs 11g.
- Calories: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins, 180 vs 290.
- Sugar: GoMacro MACROBAR peanut butter chocolate chip wins, 8g vs —.
- Fiber: GoMacro MACROBAR peanut butter chocolate chip wins, 2g vs —.
- Sodium: GoMacro MACROBAR peanut butter chocolate chip wins, 0.015mg vs —.
- Carbs: GoMacro MACROBAR peanut butter chocolate chip wins, 39g vs —.
- Fat: GoMacro MACROBAR peanut butter chocolate chip wins, 10g vs —.
- Protein per 100 cal: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins, 6.7g vs 3.8g.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 11g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 290), 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 & Banana Nut (24 Bars) has more protein per serving: 12g versus 11g.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) is the lighter option at 180 calories, compared with 290 calories for the alternative.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (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 & Banana Nut (24 Bars) has more protein (12g vs 11g); IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) is lower in calories (180 vs 290). 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 & Banana Nut (24 Bars) edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 11g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 290), 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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