Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry)
22.0gprotein / 100g350 cal · 2.5g fat · $$ · Quality 0.75
Whey Protein Bar (standard)
20.0gprotein / 100g220 cal · 8.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.95
Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) carries 2.0g more protein per 100g than Whey Protein Bar (standard) (22.0g vs 20.0g) — a real but modest edge.
Whey Protein Bar (standard) pulls ahead on protein quality specifically (high biological value, whey-based), even in categories where Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) wins on raw grams.
Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) is also the cheaper option ($$ vs $$$), which matters if you're eating either one regularly rather than occasionally.
If you're eating plant-based, this comparison is moot — Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) fits, Whey Protein Bar (standard) doesn't.
Whey Protein Bar (standard)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (1900mg vs Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry)'s 1600mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
The real deciding factor is dietary fit, not macros: choose Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) if you need it to be plant-based, choose Whey Protein Bar (standard) otherwise — the protein numbers are close enough that diet compatibility should lead.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) | Whey Protein Bar (standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22.0g | 20.0g |
| Calories | 350 | 220 |
| Fat | 2.5g | 8.0g |
| Carbs | 55.0g | 22.0g |
| Fiber | 11.0g | 8.0g |
| Quality score | 0.75 | 0.95 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 10 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, protein pasta (legume-based, dry) or whey protein bar (standard)?
Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) has 22.0g of protein per 100g compared to Whey Protein Bar (standard)'s 20.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Whey Protein Bar (standard) is lower in calories per 100g, at 220 vs the other's 350.