Potato chips vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Potato chips and Trail mix
- Potato chips has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Trail mix is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron.
- Trail mix covers your daily Copper needs 75% more than Potato chips.
- Trail mix has 22 times less Vitamin C than Potato chips. Potato chips has 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while Trail mix has 1.4mg.
- Trail mix contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
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Potassium
+86.1%
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Sodium
-96.5%
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Calcium
+225%
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Iron
+87.1%
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Magnesium
+135.8%
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Phosphorus
+109.1%
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Zinc
+195.4%
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Copper
+221.9%
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Manganese
+135%
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Potassium
+86.1%
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Sodium
-96.5%
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Calcium
+225%
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Iron
+87.1%
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Magnesium
+135.8%
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Phosphorus
+109.1%
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Zinc
+195.4%
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Copper
+221.9%
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Manganese
+135%
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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Vitamin C
+2121.4%
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Vitamin B6
+121.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+176.6%
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Vitamin B3
+23.1%
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Vitamin B5
+122.6%
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Folate
+57.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.198
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Vitamin C
+2121.4%
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Vitamin B6
+121.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+176.6%
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Vitamin B3
+23.1%
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Vitamin B5
+122.6%
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Folate
+57.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.198
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+17.7%
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Carbs
+17.8%
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Other
+33.3%
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Protein
+97.1%
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Water
+384.2%
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
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3.6 g
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13.8 g
Fats:
29.4 g
Carbs:
44.9 g
Water:
9.2 g
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2.7 g
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Fats
+17.7%
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Carbs
+17.8%
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+33.3%
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Protein
+97.1%
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Water
+384.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.1%
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Saturated Fat
-49.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.3%
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
Saturated Fat:
5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
9.65 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.1%
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Saturated Fat
-49.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 48.1g | 44.9g |
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| Protein | 7g | 13.8g |
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| Fats | 34.6g | 29.4g |
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| Carbs | 52.9g | 44.9g |
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| Calories | 536kcal | 462kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 4.8g |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 3.05mg |
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| Magnesium | 67mg | 158mg |
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| Phosphorus | 165mg | 345mg |
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| Potassium | 1275mg | 685mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 229mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.985mg |
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| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.034mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 18IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg |
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| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.198mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 4.712mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.895mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.298mg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 71µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.166mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.482mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.515mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.89mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.515mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.202mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.658mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.658mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg | 0.357mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.96g | 5.55g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.84g | 12.53g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 9.65g |
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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
59%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
104%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Trail mix is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.