Is Clif Chocolate Shot Energy Gel healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (35.3 g). Cane Sugar, Sea Salt and Natural Flavors are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Clif Chocolate Shot Energy Gel?

In label order (largest amount first): MALTODEXTRIN*, CANE SUGAR*, WATER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE*, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS..

Does Clif Chocolate Shot Energy Gel contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Cane Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Sea Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular issues. Natural Flavors (worth noting): Natural flavors are generally considered safe but lack transparency regarding specific ingredients.

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Clif Chocolate Shot Energy Gel

Name: Clif Chocolate Shot Energy Gel
Brand: Clif
SKU: 722252176295

Clif

Listed as: CHOCOLATE SHOT ENERGY GEL, CHOCOLATE

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Cane SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Many consumers aim to limit added sugars for health reasons.
Depends on amount
Sea SaltWorth noting
Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular issues.
Worth knowing: Consumers often monitor sodium intake for health reasons.
Depends on amount

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Clif Bar and Company
Serving size: 34 g (1 packet)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1MALTODEXTRIN*
2CANE SUGAR*
3WATER
4UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE*
5POTASSIUM CITRATE
6SEA SALT
7NATURAL FLAVORS.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (34 g)
Energy	324 kcal	110.2 kcal
Fat	4.4 g	1.5 g
of which saturated	2.9 g	1 g
Carbohydrate	67.6 g	23 g
of which sugars	35.3 g	12 g
of which added sugars	35.3 g	12 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	176 mg	59.8 mg

Questions about Clif Chocolate Shot Energy Gel

Is Clif Chocolate Shot Energy Gel healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (35.3 g). Cane Sugar, Sea Salt and Natural Flavors are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Clif Chocolate Shot Energy Gel?: In label order (largest amount first): MALTODEXTRIN*, CANE SUGAR*, WATER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE*, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS..
Does Clif Chocolate Shot Energy Gel contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Cane Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Sea Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular issues. Natural Flavors (worth noting): Natural flavors are generally considered safe but lack transparency regarding specific ingredients.

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