GoMacro Oatmeal Chocolate Chip MacroBar 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 a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 4.6g), the stronger user rating (4.8 vs 4.5).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for GoMacro Oatmeal Chocolate Chip MacroBar and IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) below.
GoMacro
Wins on: Sugar, Fiber, Carbs, Fat
Protein
12g
Calories
260
Protein per 100 cal
4.6g
Pros
- Competitive overall macros for a protein bars option.
Cons
- Higher calorie count: 260 vs 180.
- Lower protein density than IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) (4.6g vs 6.7g protein per 100 calories).
IQBAR
Wins on: Calories, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
12g
Calories
180
Protein per 100 cal
6.7g
Pros
- Lower calorie load: 180 calories vs 260.
- Better protein density: 6.7g protein per 100 calories.
- Stronger shopper rating: 4.8 vs 4.5.
Cons
- There is no major downside in this head-to-head, so the choice comes down to taste and retailer preference.
| Metric | GoMacro Oatmeal Chocolate Chip MacroBar | IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12g | 12g |
| Calories | 260 | 180Best |
| Sugar | 9gBest | — |
| Fiber | 3gBest | — |
| Sodium | — | — |
| Carbs | 36gBest | — |
| Fat | 8gBest | — |
| Protein per 100 cal | 4.6g | 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: it's a real tie — both at 12g.
- Calories: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins, 180 vs 260.
- Sugar: GoMacro Oatmeal Chocolate Chip MacroBar wins, 9g vs —.
- Fiber: GoMacro Oatmeal Chocolate Chip MacroBar wins, 3g vs —.
- Carbs: GoMacro Oatmeal Chocolate Chip MacroBar wins, 36g vs —.
- Fat: GoMacro Oatmeal Chocolate Chip MacroBar wins, 8g vs —.
- Protein per 100 cal: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins, 6.7g vs 4.6g.
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 a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 4.6g), the stronger user rating (4.8 vs 4.5). 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
GoMacro Oatmeal Chocolate Chip MacroBar and IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) both deliver 12g of protein per serving.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) is the lighter option at 180 calories, compared with 260 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) 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 & 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 a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 260), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 4.6g), the stronger user rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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