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Clif Z bar vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clif Z bar and Clif Bar

  • Clif Bar is higher than Clif Z bar in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin K.
  • Clif Bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 55% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Clif Z bar and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors.

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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 59% 133% 29% 101% 62% 31% 105% 49% 228% 81%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more IronIron +145.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.2%

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 130% 0.42% 20% 0% 103% 23% 9% 35% 17% 0% 22% 15% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +823%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +705.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +323%
Contains more FolateFolate +490%
Contains more CholineCholine +105.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 75% 8% 2%
Protein: 5.55 g
Fats: 9.72 g
Carbs: 74.72 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 2.27 g
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +65.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165%
Contains more WaterWater +42.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 29% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.721 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.319 g
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.182 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +123.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clif Z bar Clif Bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Z bar Clif Bar Opinion
Calories 409kcal 346kcal Clif Z bar
Protein 5.55g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 9.72g 5.88g Clif Z bar
Vitamin C 39.1mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 66.42g 58.04g Clif Z bar
Carbs 74.72g 65.44g Clif Z bar
Magnesium 82mg 147mg Clif Bar
Calcium 444mg 368mg Clif Z bar
Potassium 333mg 412mg Clif Bar
Iron 2.7mg 6.62mg Clif Bar
Sugar 30.56g 31.62g Clif Z bar
Fiber 8.3g 7.4g Clif Z bar
Copper 0.187mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Zinc 1.15mg 4.41mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 244mg 294mg Clif Bar
Sodium 375mg 195mg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 7IU 20IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.24mg Clif Z bar
Manganese 1.748mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 14.8µg 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.411mg 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 0.588mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.588mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 8.7µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Folate 20µg 118µg Clif Bar
Trans Fat 0.013g 0g Clif Bar
Choline 22.5mg 46.2mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 2.721g 1.471g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.447g 1.093g Clif Z bar
Polyunsaturated fat 3.319g 2.182g Clif Z bar
Tryptophan 0.105mg Clif Z bar
Threonine 0.164mg Clif Z bar
Isoleucine 0.216mg Clif Z bar
Leucine 0.432mg Clif Z bar
Lysine 0.242mg Clif Z bar
Methionine 0.107mg Clif Z bar
Phenylalanine 0.287mg Clif Z bar
Valine 0.307mg Clif Z bar
Histidine 0.131mg Clif Z bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clif Z bar Clif Bar
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
30%
Clif Z bar
96%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Clif Z bar
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clif Z bar
Clif Z bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Z bar
Clif Z bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.25g)
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 Z bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173477/nutrients
  2. Clif Bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174799/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.