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Trail mix vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between trail mix and clif Bar

  • Trail mix has more copper; however, clif Bar is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Clif Bar covers your daily vitamin C needs 96% more than trail mix.
  • Clif Bar has 4 times less saturated fat than trail mix. Trail mix has 5.55g of saturated fat, while clif Bar has 1.471g.
  • Clif Bar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clif Bar is 57, while the glycemic index of trail mix is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
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 +66.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.8%
Contains more IronIron +117%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~147mg

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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
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 CVitamin C +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.412mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 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 FatsFats +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
~equal in Protein ~14.71g
~equal in Other ~2.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 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 +1046.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Clif Bar DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.4mg 88.2mg 96%
Copper 0.985mg 0.441mg 60%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.32µg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 2.182g 50%
Manganese 1.034mg 2.146mg 48%
Iron 3.05mg 6.62mg 45%
Selenium 20.6µg 37%
Fats 29.4g 5.88g 36%
Vitamin K 36.8µg 31%
Fiber 7.4g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 1.093g 29%
Calcium 78mg 368mg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 2.206mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.588mg 22%
Saturated fat 5.55g 1.471g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.375mg 14%
Folate 71µg 118µg 12%
Zinc 3.22mg 4.41mg 11%
Choline 46.2mg 8%
Potassium 685mg 412mg 8%
Phosphorus 345mg 294mg 7%
Carbs 44.9g 65.44g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.551mg 7%
Calories 462kcal 346kcal 6%
Magnesium 158mg 147mg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 4.412mg 2%
Protein 13.8g 14.71g 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Sodium 229mg 195mg 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 58.04g N/A
Sugar 31.62g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Trail mix 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
33%
Trail mix
96%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.079g)
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 ($)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.