Primal Kitchen Dark Chocolate Almond Collagen Bar
Paleo and collagen enthusiasts who want naturally sweetened bars with minimal sugar
Built Bar Double Chocolate Fudge
Dessert lovers who want a genuinely enjoyable protein bar with moderate macros
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose Primal Kitchen Dark Chocolate Almond Collagen Bar
Paleo and collagen enthusiasts who want naturally sweetened bars with minimal sugar
Primal Kitchen delivers a clean collagen bar sweetened only with honey and monk fruit. The 3g sugar with 15g protein ratio is strong, and the ingredient list reads like real food. Collagen's incomplete amino acid profile is the main limitation for those seeking complete protein.
Strengths
- Sweetened with honey and monk fruit — zero artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols
- Grass-fed bovine collagen provides 15g protein with joint and skin benefits
- Only 3g sugar per bar while maintaining natural, whole-food sweetness
Limitations
- Collagen is not a complete protein — lacks essential amino acid tryptophan
- No major third-party certifications like USDA Organic or NSF
- Premium price at ~$3.00/bar for a collagen-based product
When to Choose Built Bar Double Chocolate Fudge
Dessert lovers who want a genuinely enjoyable protein bar with moderate macros
Built Bar created a unique texture category — light and marshmallow-like with real chocolate coating. The whey-collagen blend provides 17g protein, and at only 4g sugar it satisfies sweet cravings without the sugar hit. Lacks certifications but the eating experience is genuinely different from every other bar here.
Strengths
- Real chocolate coating with a light, marshmallow-like texture unlike any competitor
- Whey and collagen protein blend provides 17g protein with joint support benefits
- Only 4g sugar per bar with a dessert-like eating experience
Limitations
- No major health or sport certifications available
- Collagen portion of protein blend is incomplete — not all amino acids present
- Limited retail availability — primarily sold through direct-to-consumer channels
