Product Description

According to a new university study, the blend of carbohydrates, protein and fiber in Clif Bars causes a steady increase and then a gradual decline in blood sugar level to avoid the sugar high and crash.

Clif Bar Inc. believes in using only the highest quality, all-natural ingredients. In keeping with this tradition, we use only non-GMO soy protein, meaning that none of the soy used in Clif Bar products has been genetically modified.



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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36341 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Clif Bar
• Ingredients: Calories - 240 - %
  Calories from Fat: 35 - %
  Total Fat: 4 g - 6%
  Saturated Fat: 1 g - 5%
  Cholesterol: 0 - 0%
  Sodium: 150 mg - 6%
  Potassium: 260 mg - 7%
  Total Carb.: 41 g - 14%
  Dietary Fiber: 6 g - 24%
  Sugars: 20 g - %
  Other Carb.: 15 g - %
  Protein: 10 g - %
  Vitamin A: - 25%
  Vitamin C: - 100%
  Calcium: - 4%
  Iron: - 10%
  Vitamin E: - 100%
  Magnesium: - 10%
  Thiamin (B1): - 8%
  Riboflavin (B2): - 6%
  Niacin (B3): - 8%
• Dimensions: 2.10 pounds

Features

• More of the good stuff! Clif bars are packed with more juicy apricots, sweet chocolate chips, and larger chunks of almonds and peanuts
• More Nutrition! Each bar now has 23 vitamins and minerals for overall wellness, 5 grams of our proprietary fiber blend and 8-12 grams of soy protein for enhanced muscle recovery.
• More Energy! According to a recent university study, the blend of carbohydrates, protein and fiber in Clif Bars causes a steady increase and then a gradual decline in blood sugar level to avoid the sugar high and crash often associated with refined ingredients and sweeteners, creating nutrition for sustained energy.
• All-Natural Ingredients! Clif Bar Inc. believes in using only the highest quality, all-natural ingredients. In keeping with this tradition, they use only non-GMO soy protein, meaning that none of the soy used in Clif Bar products has been genetically modified.
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Customer Reviews

4 1/2* Way Better Than Their "Crunchy Peanut Butter" Flavor
Main Points:
Much better then their "Nutrition" line peanut butter bar, the "regular" chocolate brownie bar has a rich flavor and a chewy, slightly nutty, substantial texture. Unfortunately, there is an aftertaste that belies the initial flavor jolt, and-once tasted-it becomes more prominent. There's a raisiny, plum-y sort of taste (which may come from the figs inside) that threatens the chocolate integrity. Overall, however, it's quite tasty, filling, and eminently portable.

Ingredients:
Clif Bars feature organic, healthy ingredients, heavy on soy products. The ingredients include (as listed) organic brown rice syrup, organic rolled oats, "Clifpro" (a blend of soy protein isolate, rice flour, malt extract, organic roasted soybeans, organic soy flour), organic evaporated cane sugar, chocolate chips, fig paste, organic soy butter, cocoa, organic milled flaxseed, chicory, sea salt, Dutch cocoa, other natural flavors, and a pharmacopoeia of vitamins and minerals.

Nutrition:
Analysis of a 68-gram bar reveals the following:

Calories 240; Calories from Fat, 40; Total Fat, 4.5 grams; Saturated Fat, 1.5 g; Protein, 10 g; Dietary Fiber, 5g; Insoluble Fiber, 4g; Sugars, 20g; and Total Carbohydrates, 45g; and Sodium, 150mg. (This is basically comparable to the horrendous tasting Nutrition Crunchy Peanut Butter Bar mentioned above.) There are 100% of Daily Requirements of Vitamins C and E, and about 15-35% of many other vitamins and minerals (most of which are added directly to the product-see list above). Here's a nutritional comparison with the Clif "Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup":

Calories 220, Fat Calories 20, Total Fat (g) 2.5, Sat. Fat (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 90, Potassium (mg) 280, Total Carbs (g) 43, Dietary Fiber (g) 5, Sugars (g) 21, Proteins (g) 8.

Summary:
This is apparently a very nutritious, soy rich, organic, portable snack that emphasizes protein, carbs, and fiber. Fat content is a little bit higher than their Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, although this product has a bit more protein. While I can't give nutritional recommendations, I hope the information above is helpful. The taste and texture are very good for this kind of product. By the way, this is a socially responsible, consumer-friendly company (see http://www.clifbar.com).

Great Product, but high prices on Amazon
I love Clif Bars (all flavors). I think they all taste good! I am however I little surprised at some of the prices on Amazon. It seems like most sellers list the bars at slightly over $1.00. I buy Clif Bars individually at Trader Joe's in New York where they are sold for $0.99. It might not seem like a big difference but a savings of 5 or 10 cents per bar adds up over the year if you are eating 1 or more Clif Bars every day. I'd recommend buying them at Trader Joe's and if you don't have a Trader Joe's in town then try to search some local stores.
In short, Clif Bars are excellent and I recommend them to endurance athletes or those looking for a healthy and tasty way to curb hunger while losing weight.

4 1/2 Better Tasting Than Most, and 11 Grams of Protein
Along with the chocolate Clif Z-Bar, this is one of the better tasting "nutritional" snacks. It has just enough chocolate (from chocolate chips, see ingredient list) to impart a chocolate flavor. Not a heavy or rich chocolate flavor, but an unmistakable one: You don't have to close your eyes, and convince yourself that it's chocolate.

This has a "Bit-O-Honey" -like chewy texture with honey overtones. Throw in some sticky peanut butter and chocolate, and you've pretty much captured the flavor. To my surprise, however, there is no honey. Clif gets that taste from syrups, malt, cane juice, fig paste, and other sweet ingredients.

It's definitely filling, especially if accompanied by an apple or something, and at least eight ounces of water. While chewy, it doesn't seem as dry as similar products. Could it be the six grams of fat-two of which are saturated? Made with 70% organic ingredients, this bar has a whopping 11 grams of protein, only 20 grams of sugar (compare that with other brands and flavors), and includes five grams of fiber. Along with Clif's Z-bar and the excellent Clif apple raisin walnut, this is one of the better tasting of its kind--just don't expect a brownie.

Ingredients at the time of this review. (just in case the recipe changes):
Organic Brown Rice Syrup, ClifPro (Soy Rice Crisps [Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, Malt Extract], Organic Soy Flour, Organic Roasted Soybeans), Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Peanut Butter (Organic Peanuts, Salt), Peanut Flour, Chocolate Chips (Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors), ClifCrunch (Apple Fiver, Oat Fiver, Organic Milled Flaxseed, Chicory Extract, Psyllium), Fig Paste, Peanuts, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt. Vitamins & Minerals: Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Ferric Orthophosphate (Iron), Beta Carotene (Vit. A), Zinc Citrate, Phytonadione (Vit. K1), Biotin, Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vit. B5), Potassium Iodide, Manganese Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Sodium Selenite, Thiamin (Vit. B1), Chromium Chloride, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Sodium Molybdate, Folic Acid (Vit. B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6).