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Trail mix vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between trail mix and arepa

  • Trail mix is richer than arepa in copper, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for trail mix is 106% higher.
  • Trail mix contains 9 times more manganese than arepa. Trail mix contains 1.034mg of manganese, while arepa contains 0.116mg.
  • Trail mix has a lower glycemic index than arepa.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Arepa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +485.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +678.4%
Contains more IronIron +193.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +302.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +791.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.1%

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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Arepa
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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% 20% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +430.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.8%
Contains more FatsFats +446.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
Contains more WaterWater +452.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +727.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +875.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Arepa DV% diff.
Copper 0.985mg 0.03mg 106%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 0.989g 58%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.116mg 40%
Fats 29.4g 5.38g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.07mg 33%
Phosphorus 345mg 117mg 33%
Magnesium 158mg 27mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 1.514g 28%
Iron 3.05mg 1.04mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 0.888mg 24%
Zinc 3.22mg 0.8mg 22%
Potassium 685mg 88mg 18%
Folate 71µg 18%
Protein 13.8g 5.48g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.107mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.202mg 14%
Saturated fat 5.55g 2.902g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.042mg 12%
Calories 462kcal 219kcal 12%
Selenium 6.1µg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Vitamin A 1µg 61µg 7%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Carbs 44.9g 37.14g 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Sodium 229mg 270mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Calcium 78mg 89mg 1%
Choline 4.4mg 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0.166mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Arepa
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
33%
Trail mix
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.