Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar
Macro-focused gym-goers who prioritize protein-to-calorie ratio above ingredient purity
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 Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar
Macro-focused gym-goers who prioritize protein-to-calorie ratio above ingredient purity
Quest dominates on macros — 21g protein, <1g sugar, widely available everywhere. But it achieves this with sucralose AND erythritol, earning the lowest ingredient purity and sugar profile scores in our comparison. If you only count macros, Quest is king. If ingredient quality matters, look elsewhere.
Strengths
- Industry-leading macros with 21g protein and less than 1g sugar per bar
- Milk protein isolate and whey isolate provide high bioavailability and complete amino acids
- Widely available in virtually every grocery store, gas station, and gym in the country
Limitations
- Contains BOTH sucralose and erythritol — double artificial sweetener and sugar alcohol penalty
- Heavily processed ingredient list with numerous additives beyond the protein
- Sucralose is one of the most controversial artificial sweeteners in health-conscious circles
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
