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Clif Bar vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between clif Bar and jerky

  • Clif Bar has more vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin K, while jerky has more zinc.
  • Clif Bar covers your daily need for vitamin C, 98% more than jerky.
  • Clif Bar contains 19 times more manganese than jerky. While clif Bar contains 2.146mg of manganese, jerky contains only 0.111mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in clif Bar is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of clif Bar is 57.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1740%
Contains more IronIron +22.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1833.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.4%

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% 0.33% 4.8% 0% 138% 87% 83% 132% 136% 165% 92% 89% 25%
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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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.1%

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
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +494.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.7%
Contains more FatsFats +335.4%
Contains more WaterWater +112.4%
Contains more OtherOther +130.3%

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
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +934.3%

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 Jerky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clif Bar Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin C 88.2mg 0mg 98%
Manganese 2.146mg 0.111mg 88%
Sodium 195mg 2081mg 82%
Saturated fat 1.471g 10.85g 43%
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 0.163mg 41%
Protein 14.71g 33.2g 37%
Calcium 368mg 20mg 35%
Zinc 4.41mg 8.11mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.154mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 0.179mg 31%
Fats 5.88g 25.6g 30%
Vitamin K 36.8µg 2.3µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 1.093g 11.305g 26%
Copper 0.441mg 0.227mg 24%
Magnesium 147mg 51mg 23%
Fiber 7.4g 1.8g 22%
Carbs 65.44g 11g 18%
Selenium 20.6µg 10.7µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.142mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 1.732mg 17%
Phosphorus 294mg 407mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Iron 6.62mg 5.42mg 15%
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 0.99µg 14%
Choline 46.2mg 109.1mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 1.011g 8%
Potassium 412mg 597mg 5%
Folate 118µg 134µg 4%
Calories 346kcal 410kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 58.04g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 31.62g 9g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Clif Bar
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1886mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.