Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate vs SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond
SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (13g vs 10g), a lighter calorie hit (160 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (8.1g 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 SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond below.
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 0.0.
Cons
- Less protein per serving: 10g vs 13g.
- Higher calorie count: 200 vs 160.
SimplyProtein
Wins on: Protein, Calories, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
13g
Calories
160
Protein per 100 cal
8.1g
Pros
- More protein per serving: 13g vs 10g.
- Lower calorie load: 160 calories vs 200.
- Better protein density: 8.1g protein per 100 calories.
Cons
- Weaker review score: 0.0 vs 4.9.
| Metric | Nature Valley Protein Energy Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate | SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10g | 13gBest |
| Calories | 200 | 160Best |
| Sugar | 7gBest | — |
| Fiber | 6gBest | — |
| Sodium | 0.16mgBest | — |
| Carbs | 15gBest | — |
| Fat | 12gBest | — |
| Protein per 100 cal | 5.0g | 8.1gBest |
“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: SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond wins, 13g vs 10g.
- Calories: SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond wins, 160 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: SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond wins, 8.1g vs 5.0g.
SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (13g vs 10g), a lighter calorie hit (160 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (8.1g 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
SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond has more protein per serving: 13g versus 10g.
SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond is the lighter option at 160 calories, compared with 200 calories for the alternative.
SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond is the more protein-dense pick at about 8.1g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond has more protein (13g vs 10g); SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond is lower in calories (160 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.
SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. SimplyProtein Crispy Bars - Dark Chocolate Almond scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (13g vs 10g), a lighter calorie hit (160 vs 200), more protein per 100 calories (8.1g vs 5.0g). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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