No Cow Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Vegan macro-counters who want high protein and low sugar without dairy
KIND Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Nut
Casual snackers who want a recognizable brand with visible whole ingredients
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
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
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
