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

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Important differences between Corn chips and Trail mix

  • Corn chips have less Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 98% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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 more Calcium +76.9%
Contains more Iron +154.2%
Contains more Magnesium +119.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +375.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%
Contains more Zinc +149.6%
Contains more Copper +875.2%
Contains more Manganese +210.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains more Calcium +76.9%
Contains more Iron +154.2%
Contains more Magnesium +119.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +375.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%
Contains more Zinc +149.6%
Contains more Copper +875.2%
Contains more Manganese +210.5%

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 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +883%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +787.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
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 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +883%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +787.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Protein +123.7%
Contains more Water +759.8%
Equal in Other - 2.7
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 +13.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Protein +123.7%
Contains more Water +759.8%
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.2%
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Trail mix Opinion
Net carbs 52.9g 44.9g Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 33.36g 29.4g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 44.9g Corn chips
Calories 538kcal 462kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g Trail mix
Fiber 4g Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 78mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Magnesium 72mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 194mg 345mg Trail mix
Potassium 144mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 514mg 229mg Trail mix
Zinc 1.29mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Copper 0.101mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 0.333mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin A 69IU 18IU Corn chips
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 8µg 71µg Trail mix
Vitamin K 6.3µg Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.246mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.803mg 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.185mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.137mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.331mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.2mg 0.357mg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.088g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 4.331g 5.55g Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 9.65g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn 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
22%
Corn chips
36%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.219g)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.