No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar Wins
Winner
No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip vegan protein bar

No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar

7.0

Vegan macro-counters who want high protein and low sugar without dairy

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Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough protein bar

Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar

5.7

Macro-focused gym-goers who prioritize protein-to-calorie ratio above ingredient purity

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar
Overall Score
7.0
5.7
Ingredient Purity
7.0
3.0
Protein Source Quality
7.0
8.5
Sugar & Sweetener Profile
7.0
3.0
Macronutrient Balance
8.5
9.5
Certifications & Testing
5.0
5.5
Taste & Texture
7.5
8.5
Transparency
6.0
5.0

Pricing & Features

Specification
No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar
Price
$2.25/bar
$2.08/bar
Package Price
$27 for 12 bars
$25 for 12 bars

Making Your Decision

No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar logo

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
Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar logo

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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No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip vegan protein bar

No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar

Score: 7.0
Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough protein bar

Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar

Score: 5.7