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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 of 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.

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.
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
7
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3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +1740%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Magnesium +188.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Copper +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +1833.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%
Clif Bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +1740%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Magnesium +188.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Copper +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +1833.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%

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
9
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +494.9%
Contains more Protein +125.7%
Contains more Fats +335.4%
Contains more Water +112.4%
Contains more Other +130.3%
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
Jerky
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 Carbs +494.9%
Contains more Protein +125.7%
Contains more Fats +335.4%
Contains more Water +112.4%
Contains more Other +130.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
2
:
1
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.3%
Clif Bar
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 58.04g 9.2g Clif Bar
Protein 14.71g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 5.88g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 65.44g 11g Clif Bar
Calories 346kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 31.62g 9g Jerky
Fiber 7.4g 1.8g Clif Bar
Calcium 368mg 20mg Clif Bar
Iron 6.62mg 5.42mg Clif Bar
Magnesium 147mg 51mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 294mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 412mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 195mg 2081mg Clif Bar
Zinc 4.41mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.441mg 0.227mg Clif Bar
Manganese 2.146mg 0.111mg Clif Bar
Selenium 20.6µg 10.7µg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 88.2mg 0mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.154mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.142mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 1.732mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 0.163mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 0.179mg Clif Bar
Folate 118µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 0.99µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 36.8µg 2.3µg Clif Bar
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 1.471g 10.85g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.093g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 1.011g Clif Bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar Jerky
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
34%
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 contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1886mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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.