Whey Protein Bar (standard)
20.0gprotein / 100g220 cal · 8.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.95
Protein Chips (bean/pea-based)
15.0gprotein / 100g130 cal · 4.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.65
Whey Protein Bar (standard) delivers a clearly higher protein density than Protein Chips (bean/pea-based) — 20.0g vs 15.0g per 100g, a gap of 5.0g that adds up fast across multiple servings.
On protein quality specifically, Whey Protein Bar (standard) scores higher — high biological value, whey-based — compared to Protein Chips (bean/pea-based), which is lit_estimate, legume/pea flour based.
Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($$$), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.
If you're eating plant-based, this comparison is moot — Protein Chips (bean/pea-based) fits, Whey Protein Bar (standard) doesn't.
Whey Protein Bar (standard)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (1900mg vs Protein Chips (bean/pea-based)'s 950mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
The real deciding factor is dietary fit, not macros: choose Protein Chips (bean/pea-based) if you need it to be plant-based, choose Whey Protein Bar (standard) otherwise — the protein numbers are close enough that diet compatibility should lead.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Whey Protein Bar (standard) | Protein Chips (bean/pea-based) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20.0g | 15.0g |
| Calories | 220 | 130 |
| Fat | 8.0g | 4.0g |
| Carbs | 22.0g | 15.0g |
| Fiber | 8.0g | 4.0g |
| Quality score | 0.95 | 0.65 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 0 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, whey protein bar (standard) or protein chips (bean/pea-based)?
Whey Protein Bar (standard) has 20.0g of protein per 100g compared to Protein Chips (bean/pea-based)'s 15.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Protein Chips (bean/pea-based) is lower in calories per 100g, at 130 vs the other's 220.