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Clif Bar vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clif Bar and Cream of Wheat different?

  • Clif Bar is higher than Cream of Wheat in Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Clif Bar covers your daily need of Vitamin C 98% more than Cream of Wheat.

Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt 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.
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
9
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +33.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2350%
Contains more Phosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +1960%
Contains more Zinc +2494.1%
Contains more Copper +925.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +488.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Clif Bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +33.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2350%
Contains more Phosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +1960%
Contains more Zinc +2494.1%
Contains more Copper +925.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +488.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%

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.
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
11
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2590.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.3%
Contains more Folate +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +36700%
Contains more Vitamin A +3765%
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%
Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2590.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.3%
Contains more Folate +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +36700%
Contains more Vitamin A +3765%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
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1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Protein +699.5%
Contains more Fats +2350%
Contains more Carbs +400.3%
Contains more Other +575%
Contains more Water +667.3%
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
Cream of Wheat
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +699.5%
Contains more Fats +2350%
Contains more Carbs +400.3%
Contains more Other +575%
Contains more Water +667.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
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1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3212.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1528.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Clif Bar
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3212.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1528.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

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 Cream of Wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clif Bar Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 58.04g 12.48g Clif Bar
Protein 14.71g 1.84g Clif Bar
Fats 5.88g 0.24g Clif Bar
Carbs 65.44g 13.08g Clif Bar
Calories 346kcal 62kcal Clif Bar
Sugar 31.62g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 7.4g 0.6g Clif Bar
Calcium 368mg 64mg Clif Bar
Iron 6.62mg 4.96mg Clif Bar
Magnesium 147mg 6mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 294mg 18mg Clif Bar
Potassium 412mg 20mg Clif Bar
Sodium 195mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 4.41mg 0.17mg Clif Bar
Copper 0.441mg 0.043mg Clif Bar
Manganese 2.146mg 0mg Clif Bar
Selenium 20.6µg 3.5µg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 20IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.02mg Clif Bar
Vitamin C 88.2mg 0mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.232mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.21mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 3.093mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 0.082mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 0.309mg Clif Bar
Folate 118µg 62µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 36.8µg 0.1µg Clif Bar
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 1.471g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.093g 0.033g Clif Bar
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 0.134g Clif Bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar Cream of Wheat
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Clif Bar
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.