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

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How are Trail mix and Cheese popcorn different?

  • Trail mix is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Folate, Manganese, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Cheese popcorn is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Trail mix is 94% higher.
  • Trail mix contains 6 times more Folate than Cheese popcorn. While Trail mix contains 71µg of Folate, Cheese popcorn contains only 11µg.
  • Trail mix has less Sodium.

Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor 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.
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Magnesium +73.6%
Contains more Potassium +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Zinc +60.2%
Contains more Copper +603.6%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Calcium +44.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 361
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Magnesium +73.6%
Contains more Potassium +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Zinc +60.2%
Contains more Copper +603.6%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Calcium +44.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 361

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 C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +272.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +272.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Water +268%
Contains more Fats +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Other +25.9%
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
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Water +268%
Contains more Fats +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Other +25.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.3%
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 41.7g Trail mix
Protein 13.8g 9.3g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 44.9g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Calories 462kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Sugar 0.79g Trail mix
Fiber 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 78mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 3.05mg 2.24mg Trail mix
Magnesium 158mg 91mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 685mg 261mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 889mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 2.01mg Trail mix
Copper 0.985mg 0.14mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg 0.713mg Trail mix
Selenium 12µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 18IU 140IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 8µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.5mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.124mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.241mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.453mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.461mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.235mg Trail mix
Folate 71µg 11µg Trail mix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.53µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.094mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.417mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.402mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.515mg 0.443mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.191mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.405mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.489mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.252mg Trail mix
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 6.41g Trail mix
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 9.7g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 15.37g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Cheese popcorn
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
36%
Trail mix
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.