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

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Significant differences between trail mix and corn nuts

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, iron, zinc, potassium, and magnesium in trail mix is higher than in corn nuts.
  • Trail mix covers your daily copper needs 94% more than corn nuts.
  • Corn nuts contain less saturated fat.
  • Corn nuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn nuts is 40, while the glycemic index of trail mix is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +358.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.5%
Contains more IronIron +79.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +624.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +105.6%
Contains more WaterWater +475%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%

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
20% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Corn nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.985mg 0.136mg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 3.22g 43%
Fiber 8.4g 34%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.487mg 24%
Fats 29.4g 14.3g 23%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.507mg 20%
Folate 71µg 0µg 18%
Iron 3.05mg 1.7mg 17%
Sodium 229mg 600mg 16%
Saturated fat 5.55g 2.58g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 7.36g 13%
Potassium 685mg 286mg 12%
Magnesium 158mg 109mg 12%
Zinc 3.22mg 1.88mg 12%
Protein 13.8g 9g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.374mg 10%
Phosphorus 345mg 283mg 9%
Carbs 44.9g 71.7g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.187mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.35mg 9%
Calcium 78mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.142mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 17µg 2%
Calories 462kcal 436kcal 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 63.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Corn nuts
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
17%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.