Protein bars, head to head
Barebells vs Grenade protein bars
The two brands side by side, from the labels of the 15 Barebells and 14 Grenade flavors we track: protein and calories per bar, protein per 100 kcal, and the flavor families each one covers. Tap any flavor to shop it on eBay.
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| At a glance |  Barebells |  Grenade |
|---|---|---|
| Flavors we track | 15 | 14 |
| Protein per bar | 16–20 g | 20–23 g |
| Calories per bar | 200–217 kcal | 206–242 kcal |
| Best protein per 100 kcal | 10 g · Chocolate Dough | 10.7 g · Caramel Chaos |
| Most protein | 20 g · Chocolate Dough | 23 g · Banana Armour |
| Leanest bar | 200 kcal · Chocolate Dough | 206 kcal · Caramel Chaos |
| Flavor families | Chocolate, Peanut butter, Cookies, Caramel, Cake & treats | Chocolate, Peanut butter, Cookies, Caramel, Cake & treats |
Which one is for you?
- If protein per bar is what you count, Grenade goes higher: up to 23 g in Banana Armour.
- If you want the lighter bar, Barebells has the lowest-calorie flavor here: Chocolate Dough at 200 kcal.
- For the most protein per calorie, Grenade leads with Caramel Chaos at 10.7 g per 100 kcal.
We compare what the labels say; we don't taste-test, and price and taste are personal — try one bar of each before buying a box.
Barebells
- Chocolate Dough20 g protein · 200 kcal
Creamy Crisp20 g protein · 200 kcal
Cookies & Cream20 g protein · 200 kcal
Caramel Cashew20 g protein · 200 kcal
Key Lime Pie20 g protein · 200 kcal
White Chocolate Almond20 g protein · 200 kcal
Salty Peanut20 g protein · 203 kcal
Hazelnut & Nougat20 g protein · 206 kcal
Peanut Butter20 g protein · 210 kcal
Birthday Cake20 g protein · 210 kcal
Wild Cherry20 g protein · 210 kcal
Marshmallow Rocky Road17 g protein · 209 kcal
Minty Chocolate16 g protein · 200 kcal
Coco Choco16 g protein · 217 kcal
Salted Peanut Caramel16 g protein · 217 kcal
Grenade
Banana Armour23 g protein · 217 kcal
Caramel Chaos22 g protein · 206 kcal- Fudged Up22 g protein · 210 kcal
Cookie Dough21 g protein · 208 kcal
Birthday Cake21 g protein · 218 kcal
Lemon Cheesecake21 g protein · 227 kcal
Peanut Nutter21 g protein · 230 kcal
Oreo21 g protein · 233 kcal
Dark Chocolate Raspberry20 g protein · 219 kcal
Salted Caramel20 g protein · 222 kcal
Gingerbread20 g protein · 222 kcal
Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel20 g protein · 226 kcal
Peanut Butter & Jelly20 g protein · 230 kcal
Salted Peanut20 g protein · 242 kcal
Questions people ask
Is Barebells or Grenade higher in protein?
If protein per bar is what you count, Grenade goes higher: up to 23 g in Banana Armour.
Which has fewer calories, Barebells or Grenade?
If you want the lighter bar, Barebells has the lowest-calorie flavor here: Chocolate Dough at 200 kcal.
Where can I buy Barebells and Grenade bars?
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