IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) vs Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate
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 10g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 5.0g).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) and Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate below.
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 10g.
- Lower calorie load: 180 calories vs 200.
- Better protein density: 6.7g protein per 100 calories.
Cons
- Weaker review score: 4.8 vs 4.9.
Nature Valley
Wins on: Sugar, Fiber, Sodium, Carbs, Fat
Protein
10g
Calories
200
Protein per 100 cal
5.0g
Pros
- Stronger shopper rating: 4.9 vs 4.8.
Cons
- Less protein per serving: 10g vs 12g.
- Higher calorie count: 200 vs 180.
| Metric | IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) | Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12gBest | 10g |
| Calories | 180Best | 200 |
| Sugar | — | 7gBest |
| Fiber | — | 6gBest |
| Sodium | — | 0.16mgBest |
| Carbs | — | 15gBest |
| Fat | — | 12gBest |
| Protein per 100 cal | 6.7gBest | 5.0g |
“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 10g.
- Calories: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins, 180 vs 200.
- Sugar: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 7g vs —.
- Fiber: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 6g vs —.
- Sodium: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 0.16mg vs —.
- Carbs: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 15g vs —.
- Fat: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 12g vs —.
- Protein per 100 cal: IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) wins, 6.7g vs 5.0g.
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 10g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 5.0g). 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 10g.
IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) is the lighter option at 180 calories, compared with 200 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 10g); IQBAR Almond Butter Chip & Banana Nut (24 Bars) is lower in calories (180 vs 200). 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 10g), a lighter calorie hit (180 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (6.7g vs 5.0g). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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