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Clif Bar vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are clif Bar and kellogg's Special K different?

  • Clif Bar is richer in phosphorus, while kellogg's Special K is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 753% more than clif Bar.
  • Clif Bar contains 6 times more phosphorus than kellogg's Special K. Clif Bar contains 294mg of phosphorus, while kellogg's Special K contains 48mg.
  • Kellogg's Special K has a higher glycemic index (69) than clif Bar (57).

Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K 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 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +677.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +539.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +323%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.5%

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%
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 227% 167% 306% 50% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36700%
Contains more CholineCholine +320%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6275%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +995.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1369.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +993.2%

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
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more FatsFats +228.5%
Contains more WaterWater +266.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +35.4%

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
36% 27% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%

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 Kellogg's Special K
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clif Bar Kellogg's Special K DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 19.4µg 753%
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 6.44mg 450%
Folate 118µg 1290µg 293%
Iron 6.62mg 28mg 267%
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 1.91mg 118%
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 22.6mg 114%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 15.3mg 100%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 1.69mg 95%
Manganese 2.146mg 93%
Selenium 20.6µg 54.9µg 62%
Vitamin A 1µg 500µg 55%
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 44%
Calcium 368mg 23mg 35%
Phosphorus 294mg 48mg 35%
Zinc 4.41mg 0.69mg 34%
Magnesium 147mg 12mg 32%
Vitamin K 36.8µg 0.1µg 31%
Copper 0.441mg 0.179mg 29%
Fiber 7.4g 1.4g 24%
Vitamin C 88.2mg 68mg 22%
Sodium 195mg 667mg 21%
Vitamin D 0IU 134IU 17%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 0.4g 12%
Potassium 412mg 53mg 11%
Protein 14.71g 17.79g 6%
Fats 5.88g 1.79g 6%
Choline 46.2mg 11mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.471g 0.4g 5%
Carbs 65.44g 73.4g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.093g 0.3g 2%
Calories 346kcal 377kcal 2%
Net carbs 58.04g 72g N/A
Sugar 31.62g 12.69g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar Kellogg's Special K
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
532%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Clif Bar
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.071g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.