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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 have 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 are lower.

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% 1.1% 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 Opinion
Calories 380kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Protein 9g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 3.5g 29.4g Trail mix
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Trail mix
Net carbs 76.3g 44.9g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 44.9g Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 158mg Trail mix
Calcium 11mg 78mg Trail mix
Potassium 299mg 685mg Trail mix
Iron 1.14mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Fiber 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Zinc 2.5mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 380mg 345mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 229mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Trail mix
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Trail mix
Manganese 6.18mg 1.034mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 4.712mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.895mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 21µg 71µg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 0.64g 5.55g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 9.65g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.34mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.638mg 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.414mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.152mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.489mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.218mg 0.357mg Trail mix

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.