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Trail mix vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between trail mix and bran cereal

  • The amount of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B3 in bran cereal is higher than in trail mix.
  • Bran cereal covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 900% more than trail mix.
  • Bran cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bran cereal is 63, while the glycemic index of trail mix is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 259% 117% 90% 660% 347% 338% 493% 34% 967% 51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +398.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.9%
Contains more IronIron +477%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +616.6%
~equal in Copper ~1.04mg

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%
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 67% 174% 24% 65% 568% 625% 278% 64% 2769% 2350% 13% 983% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1268.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3926.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1745.1%

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
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more WaterWater +334%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.3%
Contains more OtherOther +107.4%
~equal in Protein ~13.14g

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
28% 22% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1307.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +382.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%

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 Bran cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Bran cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 12mg 900%
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.8µg 783%
Folate 71µg 1310µg 310%
Manganese 1.034mg 7.41mg 277%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 2.71mg 193%
Iron 3.05mg 17.6mg 182%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 2.27mg 151%
Fiber 29.3g 117%
Phosphorus 345mg 1150mg 115%
Zinc 3.22mg 12.4mg 83%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 14.8mg 63%
Vitamin A 1µg 522µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 2g 51%
Magnesium 158mg 362mg 49%
Fats 29.4g 4.9g 38%
Calcium 78mg 389mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 0.89g 29%
Vitamin D 4.3µg 22%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 20mg 21%
Vitamin D 170IU 21%
Saturated fat 5.55g 1.1g 20%
Selenium 9.4µg 17%
Calories 462kcal 259kcal 10%
Carbs 44.9g 74.24g 10%
Potassium 685mg 1020mg 10%
Starch 21.8g 9%
Choline 49.4mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.19mg 8%
Copper 0.985mg 1.04mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 1.06mg 3%
Protein 13.8g 13.14g 1%
Sodium 229mg 258mg 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 44.94g N/A
Sugar 15.69g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.38mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.35mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.7mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.35mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.17mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.48mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.52mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0.28mg 0%
Fructose 0.36g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Bran cereal
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
616%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
335%
Bran cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.