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Kellogg's Froot Loops vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kellogg's Froot Loops and trail mix different?

  • Kellogg's Froot Loops are higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin C; however, trail mix is richer in copper and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for kellogg's Froot Loops is 217% higher.
  • Kellogg's Froot Loops contain 37 times more vitamin C than trail mix. While kellogg's Froot Loops contain 52mg of vitamin C, trail mix contains only 1.4mg.
  • Trail mix has a lower glycemic index (15) than kellogg's Froot Loops (69).

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS and Snacks, trail mix, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 10% 581% 30% 142% 32% 61% 73% 32%
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 IronIron +408.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +409.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +485.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1006.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.6%

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 173% 167% 3% 53% 323% 339% 323% 21% 397% 650% 0.75% 259% 5.7%
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% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3614.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +642.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +477.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +385.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 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 +96%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.4%
Contains more FatsFats +764.7%
Contains more WaterWater +268%
Contains more OtherOther +237.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 18% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.9 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 -67.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1988.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +972.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Froot Loops Trail mix DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.2µg 0µg 217%
Iron 15.5mg 3.05mg 156%
Vitamin B6 1.72mg 0.298mg 109%
Copper 0.089mg 0.985mg 100%
Vitamin B2 1.47mg 0.198mg 98%
Vitamin B3 17.2mg 4.712mg 78%
Folate 345µg 71µg 69%
Vitamin B1 1.29mg 0.462mg 69%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.9g 9.65g 58%
Vitamin C 52mg 1.4mg 56%
Vitamin A 501µg 1µg 56%
Fats 3.4g 29.4g 40%
Phosphorus 74mg 345mg 39%
Fiber 9.3g 37%
Magnesium 31mg 158mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.6g 12.53g 30%
Manganese 0.56mg 1.034mg 21%
Vitamin D 3.5µg 18%
Zinc 5.2mg 3.22mg 18%
Saturated fat 1.8g 5.55g 17%
Protein 5.3g 13.8g 17%
Potassium 117mg 685mg 17%
Vitamin D 138IU 17%
Carbs 88g 44.9g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.347mg 0.895mg 11%
Selenium 5.9µg 11%
Sodium 469mg 229mg 10%
Calcium 10mg 78mg 7%
Calories 375kcal 462kcal 4%
Choline 10.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 78.7g 44.9g N/A
Sugar 41.7g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.435mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.1mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.245mg 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.357mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Froot Loops 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
209%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
99%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops 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 ($)
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.

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.