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Trail mix vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Trail mix and Granola different?

  • Trail mix has more Copper, and Magnesium, however, Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Granola covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Trail mix.
  • Trail mix has 2 times more Magnesium than Granola. Trail mix has 158mg of Magnesium, while Granola has 68mg.

Snacks, trail mix, regular and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +132.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.3%
Contains more Potassium +218.6%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Copper +64.2%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Zinc +139.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +132.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.3%
Contains more Potassium +218.6%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Copper +64.2%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Zinc +139.1%

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.
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Granola
Contains more Vitamin A +8405.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1269.1%
Contains more Folate +1049.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8405.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1269.1%
Contains more Folate +1049.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Fats +415.8%
Contains more Water +162.9%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Carbs +80.2%
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% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Fats +415.8%
Contains more Water +162.9%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Carbs +80.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%

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 Granola
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 Granola Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 73.9g Granola
Protein 13.8g 8.7g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 5.7g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 80.9g Granola
Calories 462kcal 389kcal Trail mix
Sugar 28.3g Trail mix
Fiber 7g Granola
Calcium 78mg 33mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 3.7mg Granola
Magnesium 158mg 68mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 228mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 215mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 257mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0.985mg 0.6mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 18IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 1.4mg 6mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 71µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg Granola
Tryptophan 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 1.39g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 2.5g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 1.6g Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Granola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Trail mix
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola 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.