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Pretzels vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pretzels and Clif Bar

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Selenium in Clif Bar is higher than in Pretzels.
  • Clif Bar covers your daily need of Vitamin C 98% more than Pretzels.
  • Pretzels contain 9 times more Sodium than Clif Bar. While Pretzels contain 1715mg of Sodium, Clif Bar contains only 195mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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.
Pretzels
Pretzels
0
:
10
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +296.4%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.2%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +418.8%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +255.2%
Pretzels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Clif Bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +296.4%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.2%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +418.8%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +255.2%

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.
Pretzels
Pretzels
0
:
12
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.9%
Contains more Folate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pretzels
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% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Clif Bar
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.9%
Contains more Folate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzels
Pretzels
2
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3
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Other +65%
Contains more Protein +61.6%
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Water +233.3%
Pretzels
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Clif Bar
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 Carbs +21%
Contains more Other +65%
Contains more Protein +61.6%
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Water +233.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzels
Pretzels
2
:
1
Clif Bar
Clif Bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Pretzels
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Clif Bar
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Clif Bar Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 58.04g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 3.5g 5.88g Clif Bar
Carbs 79.2g 65.44g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 346kcal Pretzels
Sugar 31.62g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 7.4g Clif Bar
Calcium 36mg 368mg Clif Bar
Iron 1.67mg 6.62mg Clif Bar
Magnesium 35mg 147mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 113mg 294mg Clif Bar
Potassium 146mg 412mg Clif Bar
Sodium 1715mg 195mg Clif Bar
Zinc 0.85mg 4.41mg Clif Bar
Copper 0.264mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Manganese 1.789mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 5.8µg 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Clif Bar
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Clif Bar
Vitamin E 0.24mg Clif Bar
Vitamin C 0mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.588mg Clif Bar
Folate 83µg 118µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 36.8µg Clif Bar
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 1.471g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 1.093g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 2.182g Clif Bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels 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
18%
Pretzels
102%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.