Primal Kitchen Dark Chocolate Almond Collagen Bar
Paleo and collagen enthusiasts who want naturally sweetened bars with minimal sugar
GoMacro MacroBar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
Organic purists who prioritize whole food ingredients and clean certifications above protein content
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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 GoMacro MacroBar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
Organic purists who prioritize whole food ingredients and clean certifications above protein content
GoMacro is the gold standard for ingredient purity in the protein bar space. USDA Organic, C.L.E.A.N. certified, and made entirely from whole food ingredients. The trade-off is modest protein (11g) and higher sugar from organic sources. If ingredient quality matters more than macros, this is the bar to beat.
Strengths
- USDA Organic and C.L.E.A.N. certified with all whole food ingredients
- Zero artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, or preservatives of any kind
- Organic peanut butter and brown rice protein from traceable sources
Limitations
- Only 11g protein per bar — among the lowest in this comparison
- Higher sugar content (~10g) compared to low-sugar competitors
- Premium price at ~$3.21/bar makes it one of the most expensive options
