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Rice cakes vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rice cakes and trail mix

  • Rice cakes have more manganese and vitamin B3, while trail mix has more copper, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B6, folate, potassium, and vitamin B2.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for manganese is 224% higher.
  • Trail mix contains 2 times less vitamin B3 than rice cakes. Rice cakes contain 8.096mg of vitamin B3, while trail mix contains 4.712mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in rice cakes is lower.
  • Trail mix has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of trail mix is 15, while the glycemic index of rice cakes is 82.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 -49.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +497.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +609.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.1%
Contains more IronIron +167.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~158mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~345mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 +78.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +740%
Contains more WaterWater +55.9%
Contains more OtherOther +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 +1028.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +769.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Trail mix DV% diff.
Manganese 6.18mg 1.034mg 224%
Copper 0.38mg 0.985mg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 9.65g 57%
Fats 3.5g 29.4g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.462mg 34%
Selenium 16.4µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 1.11g 12.53g 29%
Iron 1.14mg 3.05mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.64g 5.55g 22%
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 4.712mg 21%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.298mg 13%
Folate 21µg 71µg 13%
Carbs 80.1g 44.9g 12%
Potassium 299mg 685mg 11%
Protein 9g 13.8g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.198mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 78mg 7%
Zinc 2.5mg 3.22mg 7%
Phosphorus 380mg 345mg 5%
Sodium 116mg 229mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.895mg 5%
Calories 380kcal 462kcal 4%
Magnesium 151mg 158mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Net carbs 76.3g 44.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.34mg 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.638mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.414mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.152mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.218mg 0.357mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.91g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.