A CLIF BAR has a good balance of carbohydrate, fat and protein with approximate diabetic exchanges of: 3 carbohydrates, 1 Lean Protein, 1 fat. A CLIF BAR is approximately equal in carbs, fat, and protein to a 3oz bagel with one tsp. of butter and 8oz low fat yogurt. A CLIF BAR is a convenient bar for active people with diabetes who may need to eat a small snack before a heavy workout lasting one hour or more. A CLIF BAR can also be good when your usual food choices are not available: on a several hour hike, traveling on a long road trip, or a full day at the amusement park.