ALOHA Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Health-conscious consumers who want the best-tasting organic plant-based protein bar
RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt
Whole-food advocates who want the simplest possible ingredient list with real food only
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose ALOHA Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Health-conscious consumers who want the best-tasting organic plant-based protein bar
ALOHA nails the balance between clean ingredients and great taste. USDA Organic, monk fruit sweetened (no stevia), and free of sugar alcohols. The 14g plant protein is moderate but the ingredient quality is exceptional. One of the few bars that's genuinely enjoyable to eat while being genuinely clean.
Strengths
- USDA Organic with monk fruit sweetening — stevia-free and sugar alcohol-free
- Brown rice and pumpkin seed protein blend provides 14g plant-based protein
- Consistently top-rated for taste among organic plant-based protein bars
Limitations
- Plant protein blend has lower bioavailability than whey or egg white sources
- 14g protein per bar is moderate — not ideal for high-protein diets
- Premium pricing at ~$2.92/bar for a plant-based bar
When to Choose RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt
Whole-food advocates who want the simplest possible ingredient list with real food only
RXBAR pioneered the "No B.S." movement in protein bars — every ingredient is listed on the front of the package. Egg whites, dates, nuts. That's basically it. The trade-off is 12g sugar from dates and modest 12g protein. For whole-food purists, the simplicity is unmatched.
Strengths
- Famously minimal ingredient list (6-8 items) printed right on the front of the package
- Egg white protein provides excellent bioavailability with complete amino acid profile
- Zero artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, or processed additives of any kind
Limitations
- 12g sugar per bar from dates — natural source but highest sugar in this comparison
- Only 12g protein per bar is on the lower end for a protein bar
- Date-based sweetness creates a dense, chewy texture that some find too heavy
