Orgain Organic Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie
Budget-conscious organic shoppers who want a clean certified bar at the lowest price
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 Orgain Organic Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie
Budget-conscious organic shoppers who want a clean certified bar at the lowest price
Orgain delivers USDA Organic certification at a price point (~$1.50/bar) that makes clean eating accessible. The ingredient list is genuinely clean with only 4g sugar. The obvious limitation is 10g protein — this is more of a healthy snack than a serious protein source. Unbeatable value for organic quality.
Strengths
- USDA Organic certified at an incredibly affordable ~$1.50/bar — best value organic option
- Clean ingredient list with no artificial sweeteners, colors, or preservatives
- Only ~4g sugar per bar from organic sources
Limitations
- Only 10g protein per bar — the lowest protein content in this entire comparison
- Organic plant protein has lower bioavailability than whey or egg white
- Lower protein may not satisfy those using bars as a primary protein source
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
