Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate vs RXBAR Strawberry
RXBAR Strawberry edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. RXBAR Strawberry scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), a lighter calorie hit (190 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (6.3g 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 Strawberry below.
Nature Valley
Wins on: Sugar, Carbs
Protein
10g
Calories
200
Protein per 100 cal
5.0g
Pros
- Stronger shopper rating: 4.9 vs 4.5.
Cons
- Less protein per serving: 10g vs 12g.
- Higher calorie count: 200 vs 190.
RXBAR
Wins on: Protein, Calories, Sodium, Fat, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
12g
Calories
190
Protein per 100 cal
6.3g
Pros
- More protein per serving: 12g vs 10g.
- Lower calorie load: 190 calories vs 200.
- Better protein density: 6.3g protein per 100 calories.
Cons
- Weaker review score: 4.5 vs 4.9.
| Metric | Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate | RXBAR Strawberry |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10g | 12gBest |
| Calories | 200 | 190Best |
| Sugar | 7gBest | 14g |
| Fiber | 6g | 6g |
| Sodium | 0.16mg | 0.14mgBest |
| Carbs | 15gBest | 24g |
| Fat | 12g | 7gBest |
| Protein per 100 cal | 5.0g | 6.3gBest |
“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 Strawberry wins, 12g vs 10g.
- Calories: RXBAR Strawberry wins, 190 vs 200.
- Sugar: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 7g vs 14g.
- Fiber: it's a real tie — both at 6g.
- Sodium: RXBAR Strawberry wins, 0.14mg vs 0.16mg.
- Carbs: Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate wins, 15g vs 24g.
- Fat: RXBAR Strawberry wins, 7g vs 12g.
- Protein per 100 cal: RXBAR Strawberry wins, 6.3g vs 5.0g.
RXBAR Strawberry edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
RXBAR Strawberry scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), a lighter calorie hit (190 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (6.3g 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 Strawberry has more protein per serving: 12g versus 10g.
RXBAR Strawberry is the lighter option at 190 calories, compared with 200 calories for the alternative.
RXBAR Strawberry is the more protein-dense pick at about 6.3g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: RXBAR Strawberry has more protein (12g vs 10g); Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate has less sugar (7g vs 14g); RXBAR Strawberry is lower in calories (190 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.
RXBAR Strawberry edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. RXBAR Strawberry scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (12g vs 10g), a lighter calorie hit (190 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (6.3g vs 5.0g). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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