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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 105% 110% 36% 248% 147% 120% 126% 25% 280% 112%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.8%
Contains more IronIron +582.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +338.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~308mg

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 294% 1.2% 4.8% 0% 138% 87% 83% 132% 136% 165% 92% 89% 25%
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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25920.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +38.1%
Contains more WaterWater +587.5%
Contains more OtherOther +65%
Contains more FatsFats +473.1%
~equal in Protein ~15.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.182 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1429.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 346kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Protein 14.71g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 5.88g 33.7g Candy bar
Vitamin C 88.2mg 0mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 58.04g 43.3g Clif Bar
Carbs 65.44g 47.4g Clif Bar
Magnesium 147mg 110mg Clif Bar
Calcium 368mg 78mg Clif Bar
Potassium 412mg 407mg Clif Bar
Iron 6.62mg 0.97mg Clif Bar
Sugar 31.62g 42.22g Clif Bar
Fiber 7.4g 4.1g Clif Bar
Copper 0.441mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Zinc 4.41mg 3.94mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 294mg 308mg Candy bar
Sodium 195mg 156mg Candy bar
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.24mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Manganese 2.146mg 1.243mg Clif Bar
Selenium 20.6µg 4.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 36.8µg 0µg Clif Bar
Folate 118µg 75µg Clif Bar
Choline 46.2mg 29.4mg Clif 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
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar Candy 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
96%
Clif Bar
2748%
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.