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Granola bars vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Granola bars and Trail mix

  • Granola bars are richer in Manganese, yet Trail mix is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Trail mix is 66% higher.
  • Granola bars contain 2 times more Manganese than Trail mix. Granola bars contain 1.777mg of Manganese, while Trail mix contains 1.034mg.
  • Granola bars contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, granola bars, hard, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.1%
~equal in Iron ~3.05mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 2% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 1.1% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +208.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 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 CarbsCarbs +43.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.6%
Contains more FatsFats +48.5%
Contains more WaterWater +135.9%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +186.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola bars 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 Granola bars Trail mix Opinion
Calories 471kcal 462kcal Granola bars
Protein 10.1g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 19.8g 29.4g Trail mix
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.4mg Trail mix
Net carbs 59.1g 44.9g Granola bars
Carbs 64.4g 44.9g Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 158mg Trail mix
Calcium 61mg 78mg Trail mix
Potassium 336mg 685mg Trail mix
Iron 2.95mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Sugar 28.57g Trail mix
Fiber 5.3g Granola bars
Copper 0.392mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Zinc 2.03mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 277mg 345mg Trail mix
Sodium 294mg 229mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 33IU 18IU Granola bars
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 2.09mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg 1.034mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Vitamin K 14.6µg Granola bars
Folate 23µg 71µg Trail mix
Choline 22mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 5.55g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 9.65g Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.166mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.724mg 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.4mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.177mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.508mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.216mg 0.357mg Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Granola bars Trail mix
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Granola bars
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.18g)
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.