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Clif Bar vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Clif Bar and Pretzels

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Selenium in Clif Bar is higher than in Pretzels.
  • Clif Bar covers your daily need of Vitamin C 98% more than Pretzels.
  • The amount of Sodium in Clif Bar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted.

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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
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Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +296.4%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.2%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +418.8%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +255.2%
Clif Bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Pretzels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +296.4%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.2%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +418.8%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +255.2%

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
12
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0
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.9%
Contains more Folate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Pretzels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.9%
Contains more Folate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
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2
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Protein +61.6%
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Water +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Other +65%
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
Pretzels
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Protein +61.6%
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Water +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Other +65%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
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2
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Clif Bar
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
Pretzels
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%

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 Pretzels
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 58.04g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 14.71g 9.1g Clif Bar
Fats 5.88g 3.5g Clif Bar
Carbs 65.44g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 346kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Sugar 31.62g Pretzels
Fiber 7.4g 2.8g Clif Bar
Calcium 368mg 36mg Clif Bar
Iron 6.62mg 1.67mg Clif Bar
Magnesium 147mg 35mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 294mg 113mg Clif Bar
Potassium 412mg 146mg Clif Bar
Sodium 195mg 1715mg Clif Bar
Zinc 4.41mg 0.85mg Clif Bar
Copper 0.441mg 0.264mg Clif Bar
Manganese 2.146mg 1.789mg Clif Bar
Selenium 20.6µg 5.8µg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.24mg Clif Bar
Vitamin C 88.2mg 0mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.18mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.1mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 1.92mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 0.288mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 0.116mg Clif Bar
Folate 118µg 83µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 36.8µg Clif Bar
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 1.471g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.093g 1.36g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 1.22g Clif Bar

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Clif Bar Pretzels
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
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Clif Bar
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.