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Jerky vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerky and Clif Bar

  • Jerky has more Zinc, while Clif Bar has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Clif Bar covers your daily need of Vitamin C 98% more than Jerky.
  • Jerky contains 11 times more Sodium than Clif Bar. While Jerky contains 2081mg of Sodium, Clif Bar contains only 195mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
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 PotassiumPotassium +44.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1740%
Contains more IronIron +22.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1833.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.5%

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.
Jerky
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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% 9.8% 9% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
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 EVitamin E +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 ProteinProtein +125.7%
Contains more FatsFats +335.4%
Contains more WaterWater +112.4%
Contains more OtherOther +130.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +494.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 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 +934.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Clif Bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Clif Bar Opinion
Calories 410kcal 346kcal Jerky
Protein 33.2g 14.71g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 5.88g Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 9.2g 58.04g Clif Bar
Carbs 11g 65.44g Clif Bar
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Clif Bar
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 147mg Clif Bar
Calcium 20mg 368mg Clif Bar
Potassium 597mg 412mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 6.62mg Clif Bar
Sugar 9g 31.62g Jerky
Fiber 1.8g 7.4g Clif Bar
Copper 0.227mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Zinc 8.11mg 4.41mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 294mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 195mg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.24mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 10.7µg 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.588mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 2.3µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Folate 134µg 118µg Jerky
Choline 109.1mg 46.2mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 1.471g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 1.093g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.182g Clif Bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
36%
Jerky
96%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1886mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.