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Trail mix vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between trail mix and cocoa Krispies

  • Trail mix has more copper; however, cocoa Krispies are higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin C.
  • Cocoa Krispies cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 200% more than trail mix.
  • Trail mix has 3 times more copper than cocoa Krispies. While trail mix has 0.985mg of copper, cocoa Krispies have only 0.332mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, trail mix, regular and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES.

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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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +315.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +247.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.8%
Contains more IronIron +375.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.3%
~equal in Manganese ~1.1mg

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 160% 403% 216% 72% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +120900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +440.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +354.9%

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
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more FatsFats +988.9%
Contains more WaterWater +227.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.8%

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
84% 12% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4076.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9550%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.2%

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 Cocoa Krispies
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Cocoa Krispies DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.8µg 200%
Iron 3.05mg 14.5mg 143%
Vitamin A 1µg 1210µg 134%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 1.61mg 101%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 1.37mg 90%
Copper 0.985mg 0.332mg 73%
Vitamin E 10.8mg 72%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 16.1mg 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 0.1g 64%
Folate 71µg 323µg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 1.21mg 62%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 48mg 52%
Fats 29.4g 2.7g 41%
Phosphorus 345mg 102mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 0.3g 31%
Selenium 16.1µg 29%
Magnesium 158mg 38mg 29%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 194IU 24%
Starch 43.8g 18%
Protein 13.8g 4.6g 18%
Saturated fat 5.55g 2.1g 16%
Zinc 3.22mg 5mg 16%
Potassium 685mg 197mg 14%
Carbs 44.9g 87.9g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.249mg 13%
Sodium 229mg 424mg 8%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Calcium 78mg 127mg 5%
Calories 462kcal 389kcal 4%
Manganese 1.034mg 1.1mg 3%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Caffeine 5mg 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 86.5g N/A
Sugar 38.6g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.16mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.16mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.34mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.13mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.23mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.24mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Cocoa Krispies
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
231%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies 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 ($)
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.

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.