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Baby food vs. Clif Z bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baby food and Clif Z bar

  • Baby food has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin E, and Copper, however, Clif Z bar is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Baby food covers your daily Iron needs 560% more than Clif Z bar.
  • Clif Z bar contains 73 times less Vitamin B3 than Baby food. Baby food contains 34.714mg of Vitamin B3, while Clif Z bar contains 0.478mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Clif Z bar.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 133% 29% 101% 62% 31% 105% 49% 228% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
Contains more IronIron +1659.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 1.2% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 130% 0.42% 20% 0% 103% 23% 9% 35% 17% 0% 22% 15% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2617%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +115%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +480%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~22.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
6% 10% 75% 8% 2%
Protein: 5.55 g
Fats: 9.72 g
Carbs: 74.72 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 2.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.8%
Contains more OtherOther +45.4%
Contains more FatsFats +120.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%
~equal in Carbs ~74.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
32% 29% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.721 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.319 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Clif Z bar Opinion
Calories 379kcal 409kcal Clif Z bar
Protein 12.2g 5.55g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 9.72g Clif Z bar
Vitamin C 2.3mg 39.1mg Clif Z bar
Net carbs 65.9g 66.42g Clif Z bar
Carbs 73.4g 74.72g Clif Z bar
Magnesium 100mg 82mg Baby food
Calcium 733mg 444mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 333mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 2.7mg Baby food
Sugar 0.87g 30.56g Baby food
Fiber 7.5g 8.3g Clif Z bar
Copper 0.334mg 0.187mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 1.15mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 244mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 375mg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 7IU Baby food
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.98mg Baby food
Manganese 1.748mg Clif Z bar
Selenium 25.9µg 14.8µg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.411mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.1mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.478mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.588mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.073mg Baby food
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8.7µg Clif Z bar
Folate 43µg 20µg Baby food
Trans Fat 0.013g Baby food
Choline 23.2mg 22.5mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 2.721g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 2.447g Clif Z bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 3.319g Clif Z bar
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.105mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg 0.164mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.216mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg 0.432mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg 0.242mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg 0.107mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.287mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg 0.307mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg 0.131mg Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Clif Z bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
30%
Clif Z bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
88%
Clif Z bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Z bar
Clif Z bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.952g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Clif Z bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173477/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.