Product Comparison

IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) vs Quest Nutrition Peanut Butter Cups

IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) is the stronger overall pick in this matchup. IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins here because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 11g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 5.5g).

Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) and Quest Nutrition Peanut Butter Cups below.

IQBAR

Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars)
Verdict Winner
Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars)

Protein

12g

Calories

180

Protein per 100 cal

6.7g

protein bars4.8

Pros

  • More protein per serving: 12g vs 11g.
  • Lower calorie load: 180 calories vs 200.
  • 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.
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Quest Nutrition

Peanut Butter Cups
Peanut Butter Cups

Protein

11g

Calories

200

Protein per 100 cal

5.5g

protein bars4.2

Pros

  • Competitive overall macros for a protein bars option.

Cons

  • Less protein per serving: 11g vs 12g.
  • Higher calorie count: 200 vs 180.
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Side-by-Side Breakdown
MetricIQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars)Quest Nutrition Peanut Butter Cups
Protein12gBest11g
Calories180Best200
Carbs13gBest
Fat15gBest
Protein per 100 cal6.7gBest5.5g
Verdict

IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) is the stronger overall pick in this matchup.

IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins here because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 11g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 5.5g).

Choose IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) if you care more about more protein per serving: 12g vs 11g.

Choose Quest Nutrition Peanut Butter Cups if you care more about competitive overall macros for a protein bars option.

Frequently Asked Questions

IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) vs Quest Nutrition Peanut Butter Cups: which has more protein?

IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) has more protein per serving: 12g versus 11g.

Which option is better for a lower-calorie snack?

IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) is the lighter option at 180 calories, compared with 200 calories for the alternative.

Which snack packs more protein for the calories?

IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) is the more protein-dense pick at about 6.7g of protein per 100 calories.

What is the final verdict in this comparison?

IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) is the stronger overall pick in this matchup. IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins here because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 11g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 5.5g). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.

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