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Clif Bar vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clif Bar and Candy bar different?

  • Clif Bar is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Calcium, and Selenium, while Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11724% more than Clif Bar.

Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors and Candies, peanut bar types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +371.8%
Contains more Iron +582.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +72.6%
Contains more Selenium +338.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Copper +75.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 308
Equal in Potassium - 407
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +371.8%
Contains more Iron +582.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +72.6%
Contains more Selenium +338.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Copper +75.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 308
Equal in Potassium - 407

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +451%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.8%
Contains more Folate +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25920.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +451%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.8%
Contains more Folate +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25920.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Water +587.5%
Contains more Other +65%
Contains more Fats +473.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.5
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Water +587.5%
Contains more Other +65%
Contains more Fats +473.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1429.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.1%
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1429.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clif Bar Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 58.04g 43.3g Clif Bar
Protein 14.71g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 5.88g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 65.44g 47.4g Clif Bar
Calories 346kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 31.62g 42.22g Clif Bar
Fiber 7.4g 4.1g Clif Bar
Calcium 368mg 78mg Clif Bar
Iron 6.62mg 0.97mg Clif Bar
Magnesium 147mg 110mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 294mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 412mg 407mg Clif Bar
Sodium 195mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 4.41mg 3.94mg Clif Bar
Copper 0.441mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 2.146mg 1.243mg Clif Bar
Selenium 20.6µg 4.7µg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.24mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 88.2mg 0mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.1mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.14mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 0.83mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 118µg 75µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 36.8µg 0µg Clif Bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 1.471g 4.678g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.093g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar Candy 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
102%
Clif Bar
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Clif Bar
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.207g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Clif Bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174799/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.