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

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What are the differences between Clif Bar and Tortilla chips?

  • Clif Bar is richer than Tortilla chips in Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Clif Bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 98% more.
  • Clif Bar has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Tortilla chips. While Clif Bar has 2.206mg of Vitamin B5, Tortilla chips have only 0.297mg.

We used Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.4%
Contains more IronIron +335.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +453.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +368.2%

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.
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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +642.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +883.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1370.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.2%
Contains more WaterWater +316.7%
Contains more OtherOther +65%
Contains more FatsFats +251.7%
~equal in Carbs ~67.78g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +418.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +393.5%

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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 346kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 14.71g 7.1g Clif Bar
Fats 5.88g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 88.2mg 0mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 58.04g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 65.44g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 147mg 84mg Clif Bar
Calcium 368mg 106mg Clif Bar
Potassium 412mg 182mg Clif Bar
Iron 6.62mg 1.52mg Clif Bar
Sugar 31.62g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 7.4g 5.4g Clif Bar
Copper 0.441mg 0.097mg Clif Bar
Zinc 4.41mg 1.38mg Clif Bar
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 294mg 225mg Clif Bar
Sodium 195mg 328mg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 20IU 4IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.24mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 2.146mg 0.388mg Clif Bar
Selenium 20.6µg 4.4µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.14mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.07mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 0.838mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 0.297mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 0.179mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 0.36µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 36.8µg 20.9µg Clif Bar
Folate 118µg 12µg Clif Bar
Trans Fat 0g 0.812g Clif Bar
Choline 46.2mg 19.4mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 1.471g 2.811g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.093g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar Tortilla 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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Clif Bar
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.