Primal Kitchen Dark Chocolate Almond Collagen Bar
Paleo and collagen enthusiasts who want naturally sweetened bars with minimal sugar
No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Vegan macro-counters who want high protein and low sugar without dairy
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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 No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Vegan macro-counters who want high protein and low sugar without dairy
No Cow achieves an impressive 20g protein with 1g sugar in a fully vegan bar. The brown rice and pea protein blend provides decent (though not complete) amino acids. The allulose sweetener is natural but its classification remains debated. Strong macros for the plant-based category.
Strengths
- 20g plant protein with only 1g sugar — one of the best macro profiles among vegan bars
- Dairy-free and vegan with brown rice and pea protein blend
- No artificial sweeteners — uses allulose, a naturally occurring rare sugar
Limitations
- Allulose classification is debated — technically a rare sugar, not a traditional sweetener
- No major third-party certifications for purity or banned substance testing
- Some consumers report a slight aftertaste from the allulose sweetening
