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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 higher than Clif Bar in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin A.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 753% more than Clif Bar.
  • Kellogg's Special K contains 500 times more Vitamin A than Clif Bar. Kellogg's Special K contains 500µg of Vitamin A, while Clif Bar contains 1µg.

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% 100% 306% 99% 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% 1.2% 4.8% 0% 138% 87% 83% 132% 136% 165% 92% 89% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8235%
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 Opinion
Calories 377kcal 346kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 14.71g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 5.88g Clif Bar
Vitamin C 68mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 72g 58.04g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 73.4g 65.44g Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 147mg Clif Bar
Calcium 23mg 368mg Clif Bar
Potassium 53mg 412mg Clif Bar
Iron 28mg 6.62mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g 31.62g Kellogg's Special K
Fiber 1.4g 7.4g Clif Bar
Copper 0.179mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Zinc 0.69mg 4.41mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 48mg 294mg Clif Bar
Sodium 667mg 195mg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 1667IU 20IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 500µg 1µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.24mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 54.9µg 20.6µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.551mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.375mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 4.412mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.588mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 1.32µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Folate 1290µg 118µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg 46.2mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 0.4g 1.471g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 1.093g Clif Bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.182g Clif Bar

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
531%
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.