Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry)
22.0gprotein / 100g350 cal · 2.5g fat · $$ · Quality 0.75
Plant-Based Protein Bar
15.0gprotein / 100g210 cal · 9.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.7
There's a meaningful protein-density gap here: Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) runs 22.0g per 100g against Plant-Based Protein Bar's 15.0g, roughly 7.0g more per equal weight.
Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) also carries the stronger amino acid profile (lit_estimate, typically lentil or chickpea flour), while Plant-Based Protein Bar is lit_estimate, typically pea + rice blend.
Budget-wise, Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($$) than Plant-Based Protein Bar ($$$).
Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (1600mg vs Plant-Based Protein Bar's 1350mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) wins clearly. Choose Plant-Based Protein Bar instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) | Plant-Based Protein Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22.0g | 15.0g |
| Calories | 350 | 210 |
| Fat | 2.5g | 9.0g |
| Carbs | 55.0g | 24.0g |
| Fiber | 11.0g | 9.0g |
| Quality score | 0.75 | 0.7 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 10 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, protein pasta (legume-based, dry) or plant-based protein bar?
Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) has 22.0g of protein per 100g compared to Plant-Based Protein Bar's 15.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Plant-Based Protein Bar is lower in calories per 100g, at 210 vs the other's 350.