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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.
Contains more Manganese +71.9%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Copper +151.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.05
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains more Manganese +71.9%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Copper +151.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.05

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 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250.6%
Contains more Folate +208.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
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 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250.6%
Contains more Folate +208.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Fats +48.5%
Contains more Water +135.9%
Contains more Other +50%
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 Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Fats +48.5%
Contains more Water +135.9%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.1%
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 59.1g 44.9g Granola bars
Protein 10.1g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 19.8g 29.4g Trail mix
Carbs 64.4g 44.9g Granola bars
Calories 471kcal 462kcal Granola bars
Sugar 28.57g Trail mix
Fiber 5.3g Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 78mg Trail mix
Iron 2.95mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Magnesium 97mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 277mg 345mg Trail mix
Potassium 336mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 294mg 229mg Trail mix
Zinc 2.03mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Copper 0.392mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.777mg 1.034mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 33IU 18IU Granola bars
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.4mg Trail mix
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
Folate 23µg 71µg Trail mix
Vitamin K 14.6µg 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
Saturated Fat 2.37g 5.55g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 9.65g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola bars 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
24%
Granola bars
36%
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.