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 glance | Quest | David |
|---|---|---|
| Flavors we track | 9 | 7 |
| Protein per bar | 17–21 g | 20–28 g |
| Calories per bar | 150–210 kcal | 140–150 kcal |
| Best protein per 100 kcal | 11.8 g · Double Chocolate Chunk | 20 g · Fudge Brownie |
| Most protein | 21 g · Peppermint Bark | 28 g · Fudge Brownie |
| Leanest bar | 150 kcal · Crispy Birthday Cake | 140 kcal · Fudge Brownie |
| Flavor families | Chocolate, Peanut butter, Cookies, Caramel, Cake & treats | Chocolate, 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
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
David
Fudge Brownie28 g protein · 140 kcal
Salted Peanut Butter28 g protein · 150 kcal
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough28 g protein · 150 kcal
Cake Batter28 g protein · 150 kcal
Cinnamon Roll28 g protein · 150 kcal
Blueberry Pie28 g protein · 150 kcal
Double Chocolate Crunch20 g protein · 150 kcal
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?
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