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Trail mix vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Trail mix and Cream of Rice?

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Potassium in Trail mix is higher than in Cream of Rice.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 106% more.
  • Cream of Rice contains 278 times less Saturated Fat than Trail mix. Trail mix contains 5.55g of Saturated Fat, while Cream of Rice contains 0.02g.

We used Snacks, trail mix, regular and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt types 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.
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 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3325%
Contains more CopperCopper +2797.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1912.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1929.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +618.1%
Contains more IronIron +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%

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% 1.1% 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% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +550.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1077.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1003.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2266.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~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
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +29300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +290.4%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +851.1%

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
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40319.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35640.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

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 Cream of Rice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Cream of Rice Opinion
Calories 462kcal 52kcal Trail mix
Protein 13.8g 0.9g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 0.1g Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Trail mix
Net carbs 44.9g 11.4g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 11.5g Trail mix
Magnesium 158mg 3mg Trail mix
Calcium 78mg 1mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 20mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 3.96mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 0.04g Trail mix
Fiber 0.1g Cream of Rice
Copper 0.985mg 0.034mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 0.16mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 17mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 173mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Trail mix
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Trail mix
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Rice
Manganese 1.034mg 0.144mg Trail mix
Selenium 3µg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.071mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.018mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.039mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.076mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.027mg Trail mix
Folate 71µg 3µg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 0.02g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 0.031g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 0.027g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.013mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.044mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.015mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.073mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg 0.037mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.026mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.037mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.057mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.026mg Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Cream of Rice
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
4%
Cream of Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
23%
Cream of Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)

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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.