Clif
Clif

Builder's Protein Bar

★★★★★
4.6 / 5·245 reviews at The FeedEnergy Bar

Rating and review count from The Feed's customers. Pello community reviews are submitted separately on Pello.

$22.90for 12 servings· $1.91 per bar
Where to buy

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Pello may earn a commission on purchases made through some of these links at no extra cost to you. This never influences our scores or recommendations.Learn more

Used for: endurance athletes and post-workout recovery and building muscle
Compare this product
Clif
ClifBudget

3 products on Pello, mainly energy bar and energy chew.

View all 3 Clif products →
Strengths
  • ✓3 science-backed ingredients
Watch out for
  • No major concerns identified
245
Reviews at The Feed
2
Quality standards
4
Key ingredients
Pello Score™

Good

Above average — minor trade-offs worth knowing about

69
Science18/25
Transparency20/25
Value14/20
Athlete experience15/20
Quality2/10

Independent analysis No brand partnerships

AI Summary

Get an AI breakdown of this product
Based on this product's label, ingredients and rating data
Overall verdict
Key strengths
Weaknesses
Who it's best for

Sentiment breakdown

Loading community reviews…

Ingredient science

Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com

✓No flagged ingredients detected
Starches31g carbs
~ Likely

Starch-based carbs release energy more gradually; better suited to steady or pre-exercise fueling than rapid intake at race pace.

Sodium210mg
✓ Proven

A meaningful dose of sodium to help replace sweat losses in long or hot sessions.

Caffeine (select flavors)60mg
✓ Proven

Around 3mg per kg of body weight reliably improves endurance performance and focus; count all caffeine sources across the day.

Protein (Soy Protein)20g protein
✓ Proven

Supports muscle repair; roughly 20–40g after training is the evidence-based target.

Quality standards

What these mean →

2 of 5 standards Pello tracks · No third-party banned-substance testing listed

Tested for sport

  • NSF Certified for Sport
  • Informed Sport
  • Cologne List

Food & sourcing

Diet claims

  • Vegan: not stated

    Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.

  • Gluten-free: yes

    Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.

  • Dairy-free: yes

    From the allergen list, where one is available.

Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.

Transparency & Sources

85
High transparency
2 certifications · 245 reviews at The Feed
The Feed
245 reviewsmedium

You might also like

Pello community reviews

Submitted by athletes on Pello, separate from the retailer rating at the top of the page.

No reviews yet — be the first!

Loading reviews...

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Pello Nutrition participates in affiliate programs and may earn commissions on purchases made through links on this site — this never influences our editorial scores or recommendations.Affiliate disclosure →