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Clif Bar vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between clif Bar and sweet potato chips

  • Clif Bar has more vitamin C, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, manganese, selenium, and calcium, while sweet potato chips have more vitamin A and vitamin E.
  • Sweet potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin A, 131% more than clif Bar.
  • Sweet potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato chips is 41, 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, sweet potato chips, 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.
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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.7%
Contains more IronIron +212.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +732.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +881%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.412mg

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 0% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +526.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +218.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3991.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.535mg

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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +400.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.2%
Contains more WaterWater +143.9%
Contains more FatsFats +450.2%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +737.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +460.2%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Sweet potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1µg 1184µg 131%
Vitamin C 88.2mg 0mg 98%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 12.224g 67%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 9.82mg 64%
Iron 6.62mg 2.12mg 56%
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 0µg 55%
Fats 5.88g 32.35g 41%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.088mg 39%
Zinc 4.41mg 0.53mg 35%
Manganese 2.146mg 1.349mg 35%
Selenium 20.6µg 2.1µg 34%
Calcium 368mg 59mg 31%
Protein 14.71g 2.94g 24%
Phosphorus 294mg 145mg 21%
Magnesium 147mg 65mg 20%
Folate 118µg 37µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.093g 9.155g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.161mg 16%
Potassium 412mg 925mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 2.088mg 15%
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 1.551mg 13%
Vitamin K 36.8µg 24.5µg 10%
Calories 346kcal 532kcal 9%
Saturated fat 1.471g 2.941g 7%
Sodium 195mg 35mg 7%
Fiber 7.4g 8.8g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 0.535mg 4%
Copper 0.441mg 0.412mg 3%
Carbs 65.44g 56.82g 3%
Choline 46.2mg 36.6mg 2%
Net carbs 58.04g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 31.62g 8.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar Sweet potato chips
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
78%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Clif Bar
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.47g)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.