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Tortilla chips vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortilla chips and Trail mix

  • Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin B12, yet Trail mix is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Trail mix covers your daily Copper needs 99% more than Tortilla chips.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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.
Contains more Calcium +35.9%
Contains more Iron +100.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +276.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +915.5%
Contains more Manganese +166.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains more Calcium +35.9%
Contains more Iron +100.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +276.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +915.5%
Contains more Manganese +166.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +462.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +491.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +462.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +491.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Protein +94.4%
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Contains more Water +248.5%
Contains more Other +50%
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +51%
Contains more Protein +94.4%
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Contains more Water +248.5%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.2%
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Trail mix Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 44.9g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 20.68g 29.4g Trail mix
Carbs 67.78g 44.9g Tortilla chips
Calories 472kcal 462kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g Trail mix
Fiber 5.4g Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 78mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Magnesium 84mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 225mg 345mg Trail mix
Potassium 182mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 328mg 229mg Trail mix
Zinc 1.38mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Copper 0.097mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 0.388mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 4IU 18IU Trail mix
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Trail mix
Vitamin E 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 12µg 71µg Trail mix
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.812g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 2.811g 5.55g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 9.65g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Trail mix
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla chips
36%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.739g)
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 ($)

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.