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Penne vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Penne and Clif Bar?

  • Clif Bar is richer than Penne in Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Clif Bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 98% more.
  • Penne has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Clif Bar. While Penne has 2.3g of Saturated Fat, Clif Bar has only 1.471g.

We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors types 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.
Penne
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Contains more Calcium +313.5%
Contains more Iron +727.5%
Contains more Magnesium +390%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.2%
Contains more Potassium +237.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +300.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Contains more Calcium +313.5%
Contains more Iron +727.5%
Contains more Magnesium +390%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.2%
Contains more Potassium +237.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +300.9%

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.
Penne
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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Contains more Water +558.2%
Contains more Protein +158.1%
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Carbs +289.5%
Contains more Other +170%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 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 Water +558.2%
Contains more Protein +158.1%
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Carbs +289.5%
Contains more Other +170%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Penne
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Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.093
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.093

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Clif Bar Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 58.04g Clif Bar
Protein 5.7g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 4g 5.88g Clif Bar
Carbs 16.8g 65.44g Clif Bar
Calories 126kcal 346kcal Clif Bar
Sugar 1.9g 31.62g Penne
Fiber 2.7g 7.4g Clif Bar
Calcium 89mg 368mg Clif Bar
Iron 0.8mg 6.62mg Clif Bar
Magnesium 30mg 147mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 118mg 294mg Clif Bar
Potassium 122mg 412mg Clif Bar
Sodium 248mg 195mg Clif Bar
Zinc 1.1mg 4.41mg Clif Bar
Copper 0.441mg Clif Bar
Manganese 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.24mg Clif Bar
Vitamin C 0mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.588mg Clif Bar
Folate 118µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 36.8µg Clif Bar
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Clif Bar
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 2.3g 1.471g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 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
Penne 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
0%
Penne
102%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.829g)
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 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.