Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate vs RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar
RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), more protein per 100 calories (5.7g vs 5.0g).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate and RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar below.
Nature Valley
Wins on: Calories, Sugar, Fiber, Sodium, Carbs
Protein
10g
Calories
200
Protein per 100 cal
5.0g
Pros
- Lower calorie load: 200 calories vs 210.
- Stronger shopper rating: 4.9 vs 4.4.
Cons
- Less protein per serving: 10g vs 12g.
- Lower protein density than RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar (5.0g vs 5.7g protein per 100 calories).
RXBAR
Wins on: Protein, Fat, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
12g
Calories
210
Protein per 100 cal
5.7g
Pros
- More protein per serving: 12g vs 10g.
- Better protein density: 5.7g protein per 100 calories.
Cons
- Higher calorie count: 210 vs 200.
- Weaker review score: 4.4 vs 4.9.
| Metric | Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate | RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10g | 12gBest |
| Calories | 200Best | 210 |
| Sugar | 7gBest | 15g |
| Fiber | 6gBest | 5g |
| Sodium | 0.16mgBest | — |
| Carbs | 15gBest | 23g |
| Fat | 12g | 9gBest |
| Protein per 100 cal | 5.0g | 5.7gBest |
“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: RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar wins, 12g vs 10g.
- Calories: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 200 vs 210.
- Sugar: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 7g vs 15g.
- Fiber: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 6g vs 5g.
- 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 23g.
- Fat: RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar wins, 9g vs 12g.
- Protein per 100 cal: RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar wins, 5.7g vs 5.0g.
RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), more protein per 100 calories (5.7g 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
RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar has more protein per serving: 12g versus 10g.
Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate is the lighter option at 200 calories, compared with 210 calories for the alternative.
RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar is the more protein-dense pick at about 5.7g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar has more protein (12g vs 10g); Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate has less sugar (7g vs 15g); Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate is lower in calories (200 vs 210). 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.
RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), more protein per 100 calories (5.7g vs 5.0g). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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