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Popcorn vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Popcorn and Trail mix

  • Popcorn has less Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Trail mix.
  • Trail mix covers your daily need of Copper 80% more than Popcorn.
  • Popcorn has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1014.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +276%
~equal in Magnesium ~158mg
~equal in Iron ~3.05mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.22mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~345mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.034mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 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 +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +129%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 +73.2%
Contains more FatsFats +547.6%
Contains more WaterWater +177.1%
Contains more OtherOther +90.1%
~equal in Protein ~13.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 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 -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1218.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Trail mix Opinion
Calories 387kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Protein 12.94g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 4.54g 29.4g Trail mix
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Trail mix
Net carbs 63.28g 44.9g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 44.9g Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 158mg Trail mix
Calcium 7mg 78mg Trail mix
Potassium 329mg 685mg Trail mix
Iron 3.19mg 3.05mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g Trail mix
Fiber 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.08mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 345mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 229mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 18IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 1µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 1.034mg Popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 71µg Trail mix
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 5.55g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 9.65g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.452mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 1.473mg 0.89mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.252mg 0.202mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.607mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.367mg 0.357mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn 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
16%
Popcorn
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.913g)
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.
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.