Are Clif Kid ZBar Snack Bars Healthy for Kids?

Clif Kid ZBar Chocolate Chip: 10g added sugar per 1 bar (36g). Sugar Tier E.

Short answer: Clif Kid Clif Kid ZBar Chocolate Chip contains 10g of added sugar per 1 bar (36g) — about 40% of a child’s daily 25 g American Heart Association added-sugar limit. Tier E in our Sugar Tier System.

The verdict

Clif Kid ZBars deliver 10g of added sugar per bar — about 40% of a child's daily 25g AHA limit. The bar is marketed as "organic, made for kids on the go" but the organic certification regulates pesticide use, not sugar content. The first three ingredients are organic brown rice syrup, organic rolled oats, and organic cane syrup. Tier E by our ranking; one ZBar is closer to a cookie than a snack on the nutrition panel.

What to watch on the label

First three ingredients include two forms of added sugar (brown rice syrup, cane syrup)
10g of added sugar per bar = 40% of a child's daily AHA limit
Organic certification does not regulate added sugar — the bar would be Tier E with or without it
Compared to plain rolled oats (0g added sugar), a ZBar is a substantial sugar load for the same nominal portion

Better alternatives, ranked

Top lower-sugar alternatives to Clif Kid ZBar Snack Bars, ranked by added sugar per serving.
Brand	Product	Added Sugar	Note
RXBAR Kids	Chocolate Chip	0g	Date-sweetened, 7g protein
Larabar Kid	Chocolate Brownie	0g	0g added sugar, similar texture
Skout Organic	Berry Kids Bar	6g	Lower than ZBar, still Tier D

See the full ranked list: Best Low-Sugar Bars for Kids

Frequently asked questions

Are Clif Kid zbar snack bars healthy for kids?: Clif Kid ZBars deliver 10g of added sugar per bar — about 40% of a child's daily 25g AHA limit. The bar is marketed as "organic, made for kids on the go" but the organic certification regulates pesticide use, not sugar content. The first three ingredients are organic brown rice syrup, organic rolled oats, and organic cane syrup. Tier E by our ranking; one ZBar is closer to a cookie than a snack on the nutrition panel.
How much sugar is in Clif Kid zbar snack bars?: Clif Kid Clif Kid ZBar Chocolate Chip contains 10g of added sugar per 1 bar (36g) — about 40% of a child’s daily 25 g American Heart Association added-sugar limit.
What is a healthier alternative to Clif Kid?: RXBAR Kids Chocolate Chip (0g added sugar), Larabar Kid Chocolate Brownie (0g added sugar), Skout Organic Berry Kids Bar (6g added sugar). See our full ranked list at /best/low-sugar-bars-for-kids.
What tier does Clif Kid get in the Sugar Tier System?: Clif Kid Clif Kid ZBar Chocolate Chip is Tier E in our ranking. Tier A = sugar-free (under 0.5g total sugar), Tier B = 0g added sugar confirmed on label, Tier C = 1–3g added sugar (acceptable for daily eating), Tier D = 4–7g, Tier E = 8g or more (not recommended for daily eating).

The verdict

What to watch on the label

First three ingredients include two forms of added sugar (brown rice syrup, cane syrup)

10g of added sugar per bar = 40% of a child's daily AHA limit

Organic certification does not regulate added sugar — the bar would be Tier E with or without it

Compared to plain rolled oats (0g added sugar), a ZBar is a substantial sugar load for the same nominal portion

Better alternatives, ranked

Brand

Product

Added Sugar

Note

RXBAR Kids

Chocolate Chip

Date-sweetened, 7g protein

Larabar Kid

Chocolate Brownie

0g added sugar, similar texture