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Trail mix vs. Kellogg's Corn Flakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Trail mix and Kellogg's Corn Flakes different?

  • Trail mix is higher in Copper, and Manganese, however, Kellogg's Corn Flakes are richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Kellogg's Corn Flakes is 323% higher.
  • Trail mix contains 6 times more Manganese than Kellogg's Corn Flakes. While Trail mix contains 1.034mg of Manganese, Kellogg's Corn Flakes contain only 0.168mg.

Snacks, trail mix, regular and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes 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 more Calcium +1460%
Contains more Magnesium +305.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.2%
Contains more Potassium +307.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Zinc +222%
Contains more Copper +397.5%
Contains more Manganese +515.5%
Contains more Iron +847.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Contains more Calcium +1460%
Contains more Magnesium +305.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.2%
Contains more Potassium +307.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Zinc +222%
Contains more Copper +397.5%
Contains more Manganese +515.5%
Contains more Iron +847.5%

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 B5 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +9822.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +667.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500.7%
Contains more Folate +402.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +9822.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +667.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500.7%
Contains more Folate +402.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84%
Contains more Fats +7250%
Contains more Water +144.7%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Other +57%
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
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 g
Contains more Protein +84%
Contains more Fats +7250%
Contains more Water +144.7%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Other +57%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18601.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4823.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18601.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4823.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Kellogg's Corn Flakes Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 80.8g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 13.8g 7.5g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 0.4g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 84.1g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calories 462kcal 357kcal Trail mix
Sugar 9.5g Trail mix
Fiber 3.3g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calcium 78mg 5mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 28.9mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Magnesium 158mg 39mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 102mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 168mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 729mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 1mg Trail mix
Copper 0.985mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg 0.168mg Trail mix
Selenium 8.3µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A 18IU 1786IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 490µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin E 0.12mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 143IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 3.6µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin C 1.4mg 21mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 1.34mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 1.52mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 17.9mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.229mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 1.79mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Folate 71µg 357µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.045mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.227mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.25mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 1.044mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lysine 0.515mg 0.079mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.136mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.374mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.306mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.17mg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 0.116g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 0.067g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 0.196g Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Kellogg's Corn Flakes
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
36%
Trail mix
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.434g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. 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.