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Trail mix vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between trail mix and corn chips

  • Corn chips have less copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and folate.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 98% more.
  • Trail mix has 10 times more vitamin B1 than corn chips. Trail mix has 0.462mg of vitamin B1, while corn chips have 0.047mg.
  • Corn chips have a higher glycemic index than trail mix.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +119.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375.7%
Contains more IronIron +154.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +875.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +149.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.9%

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 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +883%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +459.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
~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% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.7%
Contains more WaterWater +759.8%
Contains more FatsFats +13.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.7%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.3%

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 Corn chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Corn chips DV% diff.
Copper 0.985mg 0.101mg 98%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 16.438g 45%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.047mg 35%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.333mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 0.842mg 24%
Iron 3.05mg 1.2mg 23%
Phosphorus 345mg 194mg 22%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Magnesium 158mg 72mg 20%
Zinc 3.22mg 1.29mg 18%
Potassium 685mg 144mg 16%
Folate 71µg 8µg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Protein 13.8g 6.17g 15%
Selenium 7.6µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.19mg 14%
Sodium 229mg 514mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.167mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.078mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 9.134g 8%
Calcium 78mg 138mg 6%
Saturated fat 5.55g 4.331g 6%
Fats 29.4g 33.36g 6%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 5%
Calories 462kcal 538kcal 4%
Carbs 44.9g 56.9g 4%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 44.9g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.219g)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.