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Banana chips vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Banana chips and Trail mix different?

  • Banana chips are higher in Manganese, however, Trail mix is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Banana chips is 117% higher.
  • Banana chips contain 2 times more Manganese than Trail mix. While Banana chips contain 1.56mg of Manganese, Trail mix contains only 1.034mg.
  • Trail mix has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, banana chips and Snacks, trail mix, regular are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +144%
Contains more Magnesium +107.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.1%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains more Zinc +329.3%
Contains more Copper +380.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 47% 55% 24% 48% 1% 21% 69% 204% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +144%
Contains more Magnesium +107.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.1%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains more Zinc +329.3%
Contains more Copper +380.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1064.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +563.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +407.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 21% 22% 4% 14% 38% 60% 11% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1064.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +563.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +407.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Water +114%
Contains more Other +92.9%
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Water +114%
Contains more Other +92.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +542.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1431.7%
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +542.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1431.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Banana chips Trail mix
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana chips Trail mix Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 44.9g Banana chips
Protein 2.3g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 33.6g 29.4g Banana chips
Carbs 58.4g 44.9g Banana chips
Calories 519kcal 462kcal Banana chips
Sugar 35.34g Trail mix
Fiber 7.7g Banana chips
Calcium 18mg 78mg Trail mix
Iron 1.25mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Magnesium 76mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 56mg 345mg Trail mix
Potassium 536mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 6mg 229mg Banana chips
Zinc 0.75mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Copper 0.205mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.56mg 1.034mg Banana chips
Selenium 1.5µg Banana chips
Vitamin A 83IU 18IU Banana chips
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1µg Banana chips
Vitamin E 0.24mg Banana chips
Vitamin C 6.3mg 1.4mg Banana chips
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 0.71mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 14µg 71µg Trail mix
Vitamin K 1.3µg Banana chips
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.076mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.158mg 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.107mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.024mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.086mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.104mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.18mg 0.357mg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 28.97g 5.55g Trail mix
Monounsaturated Fat 1.95g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 9.65g Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana chips Trail mix
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Banana chips
36%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Banana chips
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/nutrients
  2. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.