KIND Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Nut
Casual snackers who want a recognizable brand with visible whole ingredients
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 KIND Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Nut
Casual snackers who want a recognizable brand with visible whole ingredients
KIND built its brand on visible whole ingredients, and the Dark Chocolate Nut bar delivers that visual appeal. However, the protein comes from soy protein isolate (not the nuts), and palm kernel oil drags down ingredient purity. At 12g protein and 8g sugar, the macros are average. A familiar, accessible option rather than a health-optimized one.
Strengths
- Recognizable whole nuts and ingredients you can see — visually transparent
- Good taste with a satisfying crunch from whole almonds and peanuts
- Affordable at ~$1.50/bar and widely available in most stores
Limitations
- Contains soy protein isolate and palm kernel oil — not the cleanest ingredient list
- ~8g sugar per bar is on the higher side for a protein bar
- Only 12g protein — moderate at best for a product marketed as a protein bar
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
