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Protein bars, head to head

Quest vs David protein bars

The two brands side by side, from the labels of the 9 Quest and 7 David 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 glanceQuestDavid
Flavors we track97
Protein per bar17–21 g20–28 g
Calories per bar150–210 kcal140–150 kcal
Best protein per 100 kcal11.8 g · Double Chocolate Chunk20 g · Fudge Brownie
Most protein21 g · Peppermint Bark28 g · Fudge Brownie
Leanest bar150 kcal · Crispy Birthday Cake140 kcal · Fudge Brownie
Flavor familiesChocolate, Peanut butter, Cookies, Caramel, Cake & treatsChocolate, Peanut butter, Cookies, Cake & treats

Which one is for you?

  • If protein per bar is what you count, David goes higher: up to 28 g in Fudge Brownie.
  • If you want the lighter bar, David has the lowest-calorie flavor here: Fudge Brownie at 140 kcal.
  • For the most protein per calorie, David leads with Fudge Brownie at 20 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

All Quest flavors

David

All David flavors

Questions people ask

Is Quest or David higher in protein?

If protein per bar is what you count, David goes higher: up to 28 g in Fudge Brownie.

Which has fewer calories, Quest or David?

If you want the lighter bar, David has the lowest-calorie flavor here: Fudge Brownie at 140 kcal.

Where can I buy Quest and David bars?

Every flavor on this page links to a search for that exact flavor on eBay, where sellers list single bars and boxes; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

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