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Jerky vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerky and Clif Bar

  • Jerky has more Zinc, while Clif Bar has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Clif Bar covers your daily need of Vitamin C 98% more than Jerky.
  • Jerky contains 11 times more Sodium than Clif Bar. While Jerky contains 2081mg of Sodium, Clif Bar contains only 195mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
3
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Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%
Contains more Calcium +1740%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Magnesium +188.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Copper +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +1833.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%
Contains more Calcium +1740%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Magnesium +188.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Copper +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +1833.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
3
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Contains more Vitamin E +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 294% 138% 87% 83% 133% 136% 89% 166% 92%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
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Contains more Protein +125.7%
Contains more Fats +335.4%
Contains more Water +112.4%
Contains more Other +130.3%
Contains more Carbs +494.9%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 g
Contains more Protein +125.7%
Contains more Fats +335.4%
Contains more Water +112.4%
Contains more Other +130.3%
Contains more Carbs +494.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.8%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Clif Bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Clif Bar Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 58.04g Clif Bar
Protein 33.2g 14.71g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 5.88g Jerky
Carbs 11g 65.44g Clif Bar
Calories 410kcal 346kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 31.62g Jerky
Fiber 1.8g 7.4g Clif Bar
Calcium 20mg 368mg Clif Bar
Iron 5.42mg 6.62mg Clif Bar
Magnesium 51mg 147mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 407mg 294mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 412mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 195mg Clif Bar
Zinc 8.11mg 4.41mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Manganese 0.111mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 10.7µg 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.24mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.588mg Clif Bar
Folate 134µg 118µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 2.3µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 10.85g 1.471g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 1.093g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.182g Clif Bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Clif Bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Jerky
102%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1886mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Clif Bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174799/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.