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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% 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% 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.985mg 0.034mg 106%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 0.027g 64%
Phosphorus 345mg 17mg 47%
Fats 29.4g 0.1g 45%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.144mg 39%
Magnesium 158mg 3mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.071mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 0.031g 31%
Zinc 3.22mg 0.16mg 28%
Protein 13.8g 0.9g 26%
Saturated fat 5.55g 0.02g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.039mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.027mg 21%
Calories 462kcal 52kcal 21%
Potassium 685mg 20mg 20%
Folate 71µg 3µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.076mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.018mg 14%
Iron 3.05mg 3.96mg 11%
Carbs 44.9g 11.5g 11%
Calcium 78mg 1mg 8%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 229mg 173mg 2%
Net carbs 44.9g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0.04g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.073mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.026mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.037mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.057mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0.026mg 0%

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.