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Granola bars vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Granola bars and Clif Bar?

  • Granola bars have less Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Clif Bar.
  • Clif Bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 97% higher.

We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +503.3%
Contains more Iron +124.4%
Contains more Magnesium +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.2%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Contains more Selenium +27.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 294
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Contains more Calcium +503.3%
Contains more Iron +124.4%
Contains more Magnesium +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.2%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Contains more Selenium +27.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 294

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +65%
Contains more Vitamin E +770.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +591.8%
Contains more Folate +413%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +152.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +65%
Contains more Vitamin E +770.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +591.8%
Contains more Folate +413%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +152.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +236.7%
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Water +182.1%
Contains more Other +65%
Equal in Carbs - 65.44
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +236.7%
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Water +182.1%
Contains more Other +65%
Equal in Carbs - 65.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola bars 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 Granola bars Clif Bar Opinion
Net carbs 59.1g 58.04g Granola bars
Protein 10.1g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 19.8g 5.88g Granola bars
Carbs 64.4g 65.44g Clif Bar
Calories 471kcal 346kcal Granola bars
Sugar 28.57g 31.62g Granola bars
Fiber 5.3g 7.4g Clif Bar
Calcium 61mg 368mg Clif Bar
Iron 2.95mg 6.62mg Clif Bar
Magnesium 97mg 147mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 277mg 294mg Clif Bar
Potassium 336mg 412mg Clif Bar
Sodium 294mg 195mg Clif Bar
Zinc 2.03mg 4.41mg Clif Bar
Copper 0.392mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Manganese 1.777mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 16.2µg 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 33IU 20IU Granola bars
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 2.09mg 0.24mg Granola bars
Vitamin C 0.9mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.588mg Clif Bar
Folate 23µg 118µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 14.6µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Tryptophan 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 1.471g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 1.093g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 2.182g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola bars Clif Bar
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
24%
Granola bars
102%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.899g)
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.