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Trail mix vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Trail mix and Caramel popcorn?

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Manganese in Trail mix is higher than in Caramel popcorn.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 76% more.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Trail mix. Trail mix contains 0.462mg of Vitamin B1, while Caramel popcorn contains 0.051mg.
  • Caramel popcorn has less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts types 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 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 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93%
Contains more CopperCopper +231.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.7%

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% 1.1% 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 0% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +805.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +289.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.6%
Contains more FatsFats +276.9%
Contains more WaterWater +178.8%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.7%

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
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +359%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%

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 Caramel popcorn
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 462kcal 400kcal Trail mix
Protein 13.8g 6.4g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 7.8g Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Trail mix
Net carbs 44.9g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 44.9g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 158mg 80mg Trail mix
Calcium 78mg 66mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 355mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g Trail mix
Fiber 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.985mg 0.297mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 1.24mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 127mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 18IU 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 1.034mg 0.764mg Trail mix
Selenium 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.051mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.126mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.99mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.23mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.185mg Trail mix
Vitamin K 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 71µg 16µg Trail mix
Choline 17.3mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 5.55g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 2.73g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 3.27g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.052mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.231mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.227mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.641mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg 0.199mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.112mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.32mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.303mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.182mg Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Caramel popcorn
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
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)
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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.