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Clif Bar vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Clif Bar and Potato chips

  • Clif Bar has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Clif Bar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 74% more.
  • Clif Bar contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +306.1%
Contains more Magnesium +119.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.2%
Contains more Zinc +304.6%
Contains more Copper +44.1%
Contains more Manganese +387.7%
Contains more Selenium +154.3%
Contains more Potassium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +306.1%
Contains more Magnesium +119.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.2%
Contains more Zinc +304.6%
Contains more Copper +44.1%
Contains more Manganese +387.7%
Contains more Selenium +154.3%
Contains more Potassium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +448.8%
Contains more Folate +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +448.8%
Contains more Folate +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Water +478.9%
Contains more Fats +488.4%
Contains more Other +21.2%
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +110.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Water +478.9%
Contains more Fats +488.4%
Contains more Other +21.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.7%
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.7%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clif Bar Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 58.04g 48.1g Clif Bar
Protein 14.71g 7g Clif Bar
Fats 5.88g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 65.44g 52.9g Clif Bar
Calories 346kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 31.62g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 7.4g 4.8g Clif Bar
Calcium 368mg 24mg Clif Bar
Iron 6.62mg 1.63mg Clif Bar
Magnesium 147mg 67mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 294mg 165mg Clif Bar
Potassium 412mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 195mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 4.41mg 1.09mg Clif Bar
Copper 0.441mg 0.306mg Clif Bar
Manganese 2.146mg 0.44mg Clif Bar
Selenium 20.6µg 8.1µg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.24mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 88.2mg 31.1mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.167mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.197mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 3.827mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 0.402mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 118µg 45µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 36.8µg 22.1µg Clif Bar
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 1.471g 10.96g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.093g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Clif Bar
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.