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Is Clif Ginger Ale Energy Chews healthy?

Ginger Ale Energy Chews

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

18/100

Food Integrity Score

74/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Clif ginger ale energy chews is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 18 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100. Sugar-based energy chew with refined syrups and sugars; minimal whole-food content and low nutrient density. Strengths include simple ingredient list with no artificial colors and no saturated fat or protein load, while main considerations include added sugars from tapioca syrup, cane sugar, and maltodextrin, refined carbohydrate-dominant with no fiber, and sunflower oil and carnauba wax processing signals.

Longevity Score 18/100Food Integrity Score 74/100

What helped the score?

  • Simple ingredient list with no artificial colors
  • Contains no saturated fat or protein load

What held the score back?

  • Added sugars from tapioca syrup, cane sugar, and maltodextrin
  • Refined carbohydrate-dominant with no fiber
  • Sunflower oil and carnauba wax processing signals

Ingredients

Ingredient list

TAPIOCA SYRUP*, CANE SUGAR*, MALTODEXTRIN*, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, GINGER OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL*, CARNAUBA WAX*.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 30 g (3 pieces)

  • Calories1005% DV
  • Protein0g0% DV
  • Total Carbs24g9% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Clif Ginger Ale Energy Chews
Brand
Clif
Category
Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
GTIN / UPC
00722252641847
Serving size
30 g (3 pieces)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (12g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (12g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (12g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (12g of 24g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Clif Ginger Ale Energy Chews highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Clif Ginger Ale Energy Chews shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Clif Ginger Ale Energy Chews: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Tapioca syrup, Cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Simple ingredient list with no artificial colors; Contains no saturated fat or protein load.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugars from tapioca syrup, cane sugar, and maltodextrin; Refined carbohydrate-dominant with no fiber; Sunflower oil and carnauba wax processing signals.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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