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Post Golden Crisp Cereal vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Post Golden Crisp Cereal and Clif Bar

  • Post Golden Crisp Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin D, however, Clif Bar has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Post Golden Crisp Cereal is 178% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP 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.
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
4
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6
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Selenium +135.9%
Contains more Calcium +2353.3%
Contains more Magnesium +149.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Copper +120.5%
Equal in Iron - 6.62
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 252% 43% 98% 16% 13% 153% 67% 0% 266%
Clif Bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Selenium +135.9%
Contains more Calcium +2353.3%
Contains more Magnesium +149.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Copper +120.5%
Equal in Iron - 6.62

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.
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
9
:
3
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
Contains more Vitamin A +13790%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.1%
Contains more Folate +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3988.9%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 167% 7% 222% 0% 350% 370% 347% 0% 439% 278% 700% 3%
Clif Bar
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 A +13790%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.1%
Contains more Folate +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3988.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
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:
4
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Protein +167.5%
Contains more Fats +245.9%
Contains more Water +685.7%
Contains more Other +128.5%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
6% 2% 90%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 90.1 g
Water: 1.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Clif Bar
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 Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Protein +167.5%
Contains more Fats +245.9%
Contains more Water +685.7%
Contains more Other +128.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
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2
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.7%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
14% 43% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Clif Bar
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Post Golden Crisp Cereal Clif Bar Opinion
Net carbs 85.1g 58.04g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Protein 5.5g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 1.7g 5.88g Clif Bar
Carbs 90.1g 65.44g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calories 380kcal 346kcal Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Sugar 53.6g 31.62g Clif Bar
Fiber 5g 7.4g Clif Bar
Calcium 15mg 368mg Clif Bar
Iron 6.7mg 6.62mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Magnesium 59mg 147mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 227mg 294mg Clif Bar
Potassium 176mg 412mg Clif Bar
Sodium 95mg 195mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Zinc 5.6mg 4.41mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Copper 0.2mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Manganese 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 48.6µg 20.6µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A 2778IU 20IU Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 832µg 1µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.24mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 296IU 0IU Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 7.4µg 0µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 0.551mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.375mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B3 18.5mg 4.412mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B5 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 1.9mg 0.588mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Folate 370µg 118µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 1.32µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin K 0.9µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1.471g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g 1.093g Clif Bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 2.182g Clif Bar

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Post Golden Crisp Cereal 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
240%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
102%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Post Golden Crisp Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171652/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.