Protein bars, head to head
Quest vs Barebells protein bars
The two brands side by side, from the labels of the 9 Quest and 15 Barebells 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 |  Quest |  Barebells |
|---|---|---|
| Flavors we track | 9 | 15 |
| Protein per bar | 17–21 g | 16–20 g |
| Calories per bar | 150–210 kcal | 200–217 kcal |
| Best protein per 100 kcal | 11.8 g · Double Chocolate Chunk | 10 g · Chocolate Dough |
| Most protein | 21 g · Peppermint Bark | 20 g · Chocolate Dough |
| Leanest bar | 150 kcal · Crispy Birthday Cake | 200 kcal · Chocolate Dough |
| 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, Quest goes higher: up to 21 g in Peppermint Bark.
- If you want the lighter bar, Quest has the lowest-calorie flavor here: Crispy Birthday Cake at 150 kcal.
- For the most protein per calorie, Quest leads with Double Chocolate Chunk at 11.8 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.
Quest
Peppermint Bark21 g protein · 180 kcal
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough21 g protein · 190 kcal- Double Chocolate Chunk20 g protein · 170 kcal
Caramel Chocolate Chunk20 g protein · 180 kcal
Lemon Cake20 g protein · 180 kcal
Chocolate Hazelnut20 g protein · 190 kcal
Chocolate Peanut Butter20 g protein · 190 kcal
Chocolate Explosion20 g protein · 210 kcal
Crispy Birthday Cake17 g protein · 150 kcal
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
Questions people ask
Is Quest or Barebells higher in protein?
If protein per bar is what you count, Quest goes higher: up to 21 g in Peppermint Bark.
Which has fewer calories, Quest or Barebells?
If you want the lighter bar, Quest has the lowest-calorie flavor here: Crispy Birthday Cake at 150 kcal.
Where can I buy Quest and Barebells bars?
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