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Trail mix vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Trail mix and Popcorn

  • Popcorn has less Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Trail mix.
  • Trail mix covers your daily need of Copper 80% more than Popcorn.
  • Trail mix has 29 times more Sodium than Popcorn. While Trail mix has 229mg of Sodium, Popcorn has only 8mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 +1014.3%
Contains more Potassium +108.2%
Contains more Copper +276%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.19
Equal in Magnesium - 144
Equal in Phosphorus - 358
Equal in Zinc - 3.08
Equal in Manganese - 1.113
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 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1014.3%
Contains more Potassium +108.2%
Contains more Copper +276%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.19
Equal in Magnesium - 144
Equal in Phosphorus - 358
Equal in Zinc - 3.08
Equal in Manganese - 1.113

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more Folate +129%
Contains more Vitamin A +988.9%
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 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more Folate +129%
Contains more Vitamin A +988.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +547.6%
Contains more Water +177.1%
Contains more Other +90.1%
Contains more Carbs +73.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.94
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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +547.6%
Contains more Water +177.1%
Contains more Other +90.1%
Contains more Carbs +73.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1218.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1218.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%

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 Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 13.8g 12.94g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 4.54g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 462kcal 387kcal Trail mix
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g Trail mix
Fiber 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 78mg 7mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 158mg 144mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 685mg 329mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.22mg 3.08mg Trail mix
Copper 0.985mg 0.262mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 18IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.104mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.083mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 2.308mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.51mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.157mg Trail mix
Folate 71µg 31µg Trail mix
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.085mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.452mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.431mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.515mg 0.338mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.59mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.607mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 5.55g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 0.95g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 2.318g Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Popcorn
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
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.913g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/nutrients
  2. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.