Garden of Life Sport Organic Protein Bar Peanut Butter Chocolate
Certified-organic athletes who need NSF for Sport verification in a protein bar
Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar
Macro-focused gym-goers who prioritize protein-to-calorie ratio above ingredient purity
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Garden of Life Sport Organic Protein Bar Peanut Butter Chocolate
Certified-organic athletes who need NSF for Sport verification in a protein bar
Garden of Life Sport is the most heavily certified protein bar in this comparison — NSF for Sport, USDA Organic, and Non-GMO Verified. The 20g organic plant protein is impressive for a certified bar. Texture is denser than whey-based competitors, which is typical of plant protein bars.
Strengths
- Triple certified: NSF Certified for Sport, USDA Organic, and Non-GMO Project Verified
- 20g organic plant protein per bar — highest among certified organic options
- Trusted brand with pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing standards
Limitations
- Dense, chewy texture typical of organic plant protein bars
- ~6g sugar per bar is moderate — not the lowest available
- Collection-level product page makes finding specific flavors difficult online
When to Choose Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar
Macro-focused gym-goers who prioritize protein-to-calorie ratio above ingredient purity
Quest dominates on macros — 21g protein, <1g sugar, widely available everywhere. But it achieves this with sucralose AND erythritol, earning the lowest ingredient purity and sugar profile scores in our comparison. If you only count macros, Quest is king. If ingredient quality matters, look elsewhere.
Strengths
- Industry-leading macros with 21g protein and less than 1g sugar per bar
- Milk protein isolate and whey isolate provide high bioavailability and complete amino acids
- Widely available in virtually every grocery store, gas station, and gym in the country
Limitations
- Contains BOTH sucralose and erythritol — double artificial sweetener and sugar alcohol penalty
- Heavily processed ingredient list with numerous additives beyond the protein
- Sucralose is one of the most controversial artificial sweeteners in health-conscious circles
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