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Trail mix vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between trail mix and chinese cuisine

  • Trail mix has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B3; however, chinese cuisine has more vitamin A and vitamin B12.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 104% more.
  • Trail mix has 14 times more vitamin B1 than chinese cuisine. Trail mix has 0.462mg of vitamin B1, while chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than trail mix.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +953.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.8%
Contains more IronIron +174.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1910.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +603.4%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.9%
Contains more FatsFats +454.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +515.9%
Contains more OtherOther +78.8%
Contains more WaterWater +756.7%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +929.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.4%

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 Chinese cuisine
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 Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Copper 0.985mg 0.049mg 104%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 2.13g 50%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.147mg 39%
Phosphorus 345mg 76mg 38%
Fats 29.4g 5.3g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.033mg 36%
Magnesium 158mg 15mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 1.217g 28%
Iron 3.05mg 1.11mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.32mg 21%
Saturated fat 5.55g 0.978g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Calories 462kcal 105kcal 18%
Zinc 3.22mg 1.5mg 16%
Potassium 685mg 204mg 14%
Protein 13.8g 7.08g 13%
Carbs 44.9g 7.29g 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.161mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.055mg 11%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 11.6mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.443mg 9%
Sodium 229mg 409mg 8%
Folate 71µg 45µg 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 63µg 7%
Calcium 78mg 22mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.572g)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.