Trail mix vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Trail mix and Granola bars
- Trail mix is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Granola bars are richer in Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Trail mix is 66% higher.
- Trail mix contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Granola bars. Trail mix contains 0.298mg of Vitamin B6, while Granola bars contain 0.085mg.
- Granola bars contain less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.
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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 | +62.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.9% |
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 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +198% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +250.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83.3% |
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:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.4% |
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
2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +186.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Calories | 462kcal | 471kcal |
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| Protein | 13.8g | 10.1g |
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| Fats | 29.4g | 19.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 44.9g | 59.1g |
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| Carbs | 44.9g | 64.4g |
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| Magnesium | 158mg | 97mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 61mg |
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| Potassium | 685mg | 336mg |
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| Iron | 3.05mg | 2.95mg |
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| Sugar | 28.57g |
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| Fiber | 5.3g |
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.392mg |
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| Zinc | 3.22mg | 2.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 345mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 229mg | 294mg |
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| Vitamin A | 18IU | 33IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.09mg |
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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.777mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.264mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 1.581mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 0.813mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.6µg |
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| Folate | 71µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 22mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.55g | 2.37g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.53g | 4.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 12.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.177mg |
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| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.264mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.352mg |
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| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0.724mg |
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| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0.4mg |
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| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 0.479mg |
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| Valine | 0.658mg | 0.508mg |
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| Histidine | 0.357mg | 0.216mg |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.18g)
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.