CLIF Zbar
5.7out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #177 of 192 bars we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Zbar

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MealFan pickBest organic lunchbox snack for kids
protein
2g
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Per 1 bar (36g), Chocolate Chip

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How it compares

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#177of 192 bars scored
Category average8.22.5 below average
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The catch

For a small 36g bar it carries 8g of added sugar and only 2g of protein, so it snacks more like a soft cookie than a balanced bite. (source)

The honest take

Zbar, formerly Clif Kid Zbar, is an organic soft baked oat bar built for kids lunchboxes, and the certified organic whole grain oats are a genuine plus. The catch is that after the oats the bar leans heavily on sugar, with 11g total sugars and 8g added sugar packed into a small 36g bar, plus only 2g of protein to balance it. Independent analysis from EWG pegs it at roughly 28 to 31 percent sugar by weight. It works as a cleaner cookie style treat, but it is not the filling or protein rich snack most adults are actually after.
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Sources and verification

CLIF Kid ZBAR Chocolate Chip Snack Bars, Target (label info) · CLIF Zbar Organic Chocolate Chip Nutrition Facts, Giant · EWG Food Scores: Clif Kid Zbar Organic Chocolate Chip.

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Nutrition per serving

1 bar (36g), Chocolate Chip

150Calories
2gProtein
25gCarbs
5gFat
2gFiber
11gSugar
95mgSodium
USDA OrganicNon GMOKosherNo high fructose corn syrupNo artificial flavors or colorsVegetarian

Who it's for

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Parents who want a certified organic, non GMO oat bar for a kids lunchbox or a light sweet snack with no high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors.

✕ Skip it if

Skip it if you want real staying power, since 2g of protein against 8g of added sugar makes it a treat rather than a meal replacement or workout fuel.

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Typically about 5 to 6 dollars for a 6 count box, roughly 1 dollar a bar. Prices move with promos and store, so check before you buy. Some links are affiliate links and never change our verdict.

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