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Kellogg's Special K vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kellogg's Special K and clif Bar different?

  • Kellogg's Special K is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and selenium, while clif Bar is higher in phosphorus.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 753% more than clif Bar.
  • Kellogg's Special K contains 64 times more vitamin E than clif Bar. Kellogg's Special K contains 15.3mg of vitamin E, while clif Bar contains 0.24mg.
  • Kellogg's Special K has a higher glycemic index (69) than clif Bar (57).

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors types were used 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 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
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 IronIron +323%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +677.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +539.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%

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 227% 167% 306% 50% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
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% 0.33% 4.8% 0% 138% 87% 83% 132% 136% 165% 92% 89% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6275%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +995.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1369.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +993.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36700%
Contains more CholineCholine +320%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 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 +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +35.4%
Contains more FatsFats +228.5%
Contains more WaterWater +266.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 27% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Clif Bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 1.32µg 753%
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.588mg 450%
Folate 1290µg 118µg 293%
Iron 28mg 6.62mg 267%
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.375mg 118%
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 4.412mg 114%
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.24mg 100%
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.551mg 95%
Manganese 2.146mg 93%
Selenium 54.9µg 20.6µg 62%
Vitamin A 500µg 1µg 55%
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 44%
Calcium 23mg 368mg 35%
Phosphorus 48mg 294mg 35%
Zinc 0.69mg 4.41mg 34%
Magnesium 12mg 147mg 32%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 36.8µg 31%
Copper 0.179mg 0.441mg 29%
Fiber 1.4g 7.4g 24%
Vitamin C 68mg 88.2mg 22%
Sodium 667mg 195mg 21%
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.182g 12%
Potassium 53mg 412mg 11%
Protein 17.79g 14.71g 6%
Fats 1.79g 5.88g 6%
Choline 11mg 46.2mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.4g 1.471g 5%
Carbs 73.4g 65.44g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g 1.093g 2%
Calories 377kcal 346kcal 2%
Net carbs 72g 58.04g N/A
Sugar 12.69g 31.62g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K 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
532%
Kellogg's Special K
96%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.071g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.