Trail mix vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between trail mix and cream of Wheat?
- Trail mix is richer in copper, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, potassium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, while cream of Wheat is higher in iron.
- Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 105% higher.
- Cream of Wheat is lower in saturated fat.
- Cream of Wheat has a higher glycemic index (67) than trail mix (15).
We used Snacks, trail mix, regular and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2533.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3325% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2190.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1794.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1816.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +99.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +991.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.8 g
Fats:
29.4 g
Carbs:
44.9 g
Water:
9.2 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +650% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +243.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +513.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +817.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.65 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37869.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7101.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.043mg | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 0.134g | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 345mg | 18mg | 47% |
| Fats | 29.4g | 0.24g | 45% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 6mg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.53g | 0.033g | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.22mg | 0.17mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 232µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 5.55g | 0.038g | 25% |
| Protein | 13.8g | 1.84g | 24% |
| Iron | 3.05mg | 4.96mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 20mg | 20% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 62kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.232mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 0.082mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 44.9g | 13.08g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 3.093mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 229mg | 102mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Folate | 71µg | 62µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.309mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.9g | 12.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.658mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.357mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.512g)
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.