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Trail mix vs. Golden Grahams Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between trail mix and golden Grahams Cereal

  • Trail mix is richer in copper, yet golden Grahams Cereal is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for golden Grahams Cereal is 200% higher.
  • Trail mix contains 5 times more copper than golden Grahams Cereal. Trail mix contains 0.985mg of copper, while golden Grahams Cereal contains 0.206mg.
  • Trail mix has a lower glycemic index than golden Grahams Cereal.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GOLDEN GRAHAMS.

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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 19% 97% 18% 544% 69% 330% 55% 101% 241% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +232.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +314.1%
Contains more IronIron +375.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +275.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.7%

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 65% 157% 13% 48% 300% 323% 302% 20% 372% 600% 5% 242% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +441.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +354.9%

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
5% 3% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 85.1 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.4%
Contains more FatsFats +818.8%
Contains more WaterWater +318.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.5%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%

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
13% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +683.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +865%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%

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 Golden Grahams Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Golden Grahams Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.8µg 200%
Iron 3.05mg 14.5mg 143%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 1.613mg 101%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 1.4mg 92%
Copper 0.985mg 0.206mg 87%
Zinc 3.22mg 12.1mg 81%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 16.1mg 71%
Folate 71µg 323µg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 1.2mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 1g 58%
Vitamin A 1µg 472µg 52%
Fats 29.4g 3.2g 40%
Manganese 1.034mg 1.848mg 35%
Phosphorus 345mg 129mg 31%
Magnesium 158mg 26mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 1.6g 27%
Calcium 78mg 323mg 25%
Sodium 229mg 772mg 24%
Saturated fat 5.55g 0.4g 23%
Fiber 5.6g 22%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 19.4mg 20%
Protein 13.8g 5.3g 17%
Vitamin D 129IU 16%
Vitamin D 3.2µg 16%
Potassium 685mg 206mg 14%
Carbs 44.9g 85.1g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.338mg 11%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Calories 462kcal 374kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Choline 15.2mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Net carbs 44.9g 79.5g N/A
Sugar 35g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Golden Grahams Cereal
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
189%
Golden Grahams Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
150%
Golden Grahams Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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

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.