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Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds and mixed nuts different?

  • Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts, and seeds is higher in vitamin B1 and iron; however, mixed nuts are richer in manganese, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for mixed nuts is 43% higher.
  • Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts,, and seeds contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than mixed nuts. While snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts,, and seeds contains 0.413mg of vitamin B1, mixed nuts contain only 0.189mg.
  • Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts, and seeds has less saturated fat.

Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts, and seeds and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added are the varieties used in this article.

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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 115% 33% 57% 127% 281% 86% 166% 3.5% 139% 0%
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%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.1%
~equal in Calcium ~117mg
~equal in Potassium ~632mg
~equal in Copper ~0.907mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.36mg

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 4.3% 4.3% 0% 0% 103% 52% 83% 58% 60% 0% 0% 49% 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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 32% 45% 7% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 31.9 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 2.4 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.3%
Contains more WaterWater +217.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +69.1%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 44% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.29 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds Mixed nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Selenium 33.9µg 62%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Manganese 1.062mg 2.04mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 13.54g 28.488g 37%
Fats 31.9g 53.95g 34%
Fiber 7g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.29g 14.612g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.405mg 7.709mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.189mg 19%
Magnesium 161mg 229mg 16%
Saturated fat 6.1g 8.711g 12%
Protein 14.2g 20.04g 12%
Phosphorus 387mg 456mg 10%
Iron 3.39mg 2.61mg 10%
Choline 52mg 9%
Carbs 44.9g 21.05g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.352mg 7%
Copper 0.844mg 0.907mg 7%
Calories 484kcal 607kcal 6%
Folate 65µg 83µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.964mg 1.14mg 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.224mg 0.196mg 2%
Zinc 3.14mg 3.36mg 2%
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 109mg 117mg 1%
Sodium 27mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 14.05g N/A
Potassium 648mg 632mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.501mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.555mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.955mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.584mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.217mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.687mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.702mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.356mg 0.572mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.611g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds
Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, unsalted nuts and seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170655/nutrients
  2. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.