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Chinese cuisine vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinese cuisine and Trail mix

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin B12, however, Trail mix has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 104% more.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 +254.5%
Contains more Iron +174.8%
Contains more Magnesium +953.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.9%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Zinc +114.7%
Contains more Copper +1910.2%
Contains more Manganese +603.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +174.8%
Contains more Magnesium +953.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.9%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Zinc +114.7%
Contains more Copper +1910.2%
Contains more Manganese +603.4%

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 +6911.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Folate +57.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 +6911.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Folate +57.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +756.7%
Contains more Protein +94.9%
Contains more Fats +454.7%
Contains more Carbs +515.9%
Contains more Other +78.8%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 Water +756.7%
Contains more Protein +94.9%
Contains more Fats +454.7%
Contains more Carbs +515.9%
Contains more Other +78.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +929.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.1%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +929.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Trail mix Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 44.9g Trail mix
Protein 7.08g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 5.3g 29.4g Trail mix
Carbs 7.29g 44.9g Trail mix
Calories 105kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Trail mix
Fiber 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 78mg Trail mix
Iron 1.11mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Magnesium 15mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 76mg 345mg Trail mix
Potassium 204mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 409mg 229mg Trail mix
Zinc 1.5mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Copper 0.049mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 0.147mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 18IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 1.4mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 45µg 71µg Trail mix
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.313mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.525mg 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.552mg 0.515mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.327mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.207mg 0.357mg Trail mix
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.058g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 0.978g 5.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 9.65g Trail mix
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
36%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.572g)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.