Primal Kitchen Dark Chocolate Almond Collagen Bar
Paleo and collagen enthusiasts who want naturally sweetened bars with minimal sugar
RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt
Whole-food advocates who want the simplest possible ingredient list with real food only
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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 RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt
Whole-food advocates who want the simplest possible ingredient list with real food only
RXBAR pioneered the "No B.S." movement in protein bars — every ingredient is listed on the front of the package. Egg whites, dates, nuts. That's basically it. The trade-off is 12g sugar from dates and modest 12g protein. For whole-food purists, the simplicity is unmatched.
Strengths
- Famously minimal ingredient list (6-8 items) printed right on the front of the package
- Egg white protein provides excellent bioavailability with complete amino acid profile
- Zero artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, or processed additives of any kind
Limitations
- 12g sugar per bar from dates — natural source but highest sugar in this comparison
- Only 12g protein per bar is on the lower end for a protein bar
- Date-based sweetness creates a dense, chewy texture that some find too heavy
