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Clif Bar vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Clif Bar and Taquitos?

  • Clif Bar is richer than Taquitos in Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Clif Bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 98% more.
  • Clif Bar has 7 times more Vitamin B12 than Taquitos. While Clif Bar has 1.32µg of Vitamin B12, Taquitos have only 0.18µg.

We used Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types 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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +512.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.8%
Contains more IronIron +168%
Contains more CopperCopper +341%
Contains more ZincZinc +521.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +454.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.4%

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% 1.2% 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% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +117.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +930%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%

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
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.6%
Contains more OtherOther +58%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more WaterWater +288.5%

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
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +342.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clif Bar Taquitos Opinion
Calories 346kcal 284kcal Clif Bar
Protein 14.71g 9.21g Clif Bar
Fats 5.88g 12.54g Taquitos
Vitamin C 88.2mg 0mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 58.04g 30.73g Clif Bar
Carbs 65.44g 33.63g Clif Bar
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Clif Bar
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 147mg 24mg Clif Bar
Calcium 368mg 104mg Clif Bar
Potassium 412mg 155mg Clif Bar
Iron 6.62mg 2.47mg Clif Bar
Sugar 31.62g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 7.4g 2.9g Clif Bar
Copper 0.441mg 0.1mg Clif Bar
Zinc 4.41mg 0.71mg Clif Bar
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 294mg 132mg Clif Bar
Sodium 195mg 453mg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 20IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 1µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 2.146mg 0.387mg Clif Bar
Selenium 20.6µg 16.7µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.331mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.277mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 3.85mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 0.481mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 0.14mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 0.18µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 36.8µg 16.9µg Clif Bar
Folate 118µg 68µg Clif Bar
Trans Fat 0g 0.071g Clif Bar
Choline 46.2mg 15.9mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 1.471g 2.31g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.093g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar Taquitos
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
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Clif Bar
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.839g)
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 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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.