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Mixed nuts vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mixed nuts and trail mix?

  • Mixed nuts are richer in manganese, vitamin B3, magnesium, and phosphorus, while trail mix is higher in vitamin B1, copper, and iron.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for manganese is 44% higher.
  • Trail mix has 2 times less vitamin B3 than mixed nuts. Mixed nuts have 7.709mg of vitamin B3, while trail mix has 4.712mg.
  • Trail mix is lower in saturated fat.

We used Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Snacks, trail mix, regular types in this comparison.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +44.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
~equal in Potassium ~685mg
~equal in Copper ~0.985mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.22mg

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.198mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 ProteinProtein +45.2%
Contains more FatsFats +83.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.3%
Contains more WaterWater +342.3%
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Trail mix DV% diff.
Selenium 33.9µg 62%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Manganese 2.04mg 1.034mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 12.53g 40%
Fats 53.95g 29.4g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 9.65g 33%
Fiber 7g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.462mg 23%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 4.712mg 19%
Magnesium 229mg 158mg 17%
Phosphorus 456mg 345mg 16%
Saturated fat 8.711g 5.55g 14%
Protein 20.04g 13.8g 12%
Sodium 5mg 229mg 10%
Copper 0.907mg 0.985mg 9%
Choline 52mg 9%
Carbs 21.05g 44.9g 8%
Calories 607kcal 462kcal 7%
Iron 2.61mg 3.05mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.895mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Calcium 117mg 78mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.298mg 4%
Folate 83µg 71µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Potassium 632mg 685mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.4mg 1%
Zinc 3.36mg 3.22mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 44.9g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.198mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.658mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.357mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Trail mix
Trail mix is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts 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 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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.