Primal Kitchen Dark Chocolate Almond Collagen Bar
Paleo and collagen enthusiasts who want naturally sweetened bars with minimal sugar
Pure Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar
Budget buyers who want the most protein per dollar and are not concerned about artificial sweeteners
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
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 Pure Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar
Budget buyers who want the most protein per dollar and are not concerned about artificial sweeteners
Pure Protein wins on value — 20g protein at ~$1.33/bar is the cheapest protein per gram in this comparison. The whey blend is effective. But sucralose and likely artificial flavors earn it some of the lowest ingredient scores. This is the bar for those who count macros and dollars, not ingredient labels.
Strengths
- Best value in this comparison at ~$1.33/bar with 20g protein per bar
- Whey protein blend provides good bioavailability and complete amino acids
- Widely available at nearly every grocery store, convenience store, and pharmacy
Limitations
- Contains sucralose — a controversial artificial sweetener penalized in our scoring
- Likely contains artificial flavors alongside the sucralose sweetening
- Minimal transparency about sourcing, testing, or manufacturing practices
