Orgain Organic Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie
Budget-conscious organic shoppers who want a clean certified bar at the lowest price
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 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 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
