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.
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Calcium
+27.9%
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Magnesium
+62.9%
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Phosphorus
+24.5%
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Potassium
+103.9%
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Sodium
-22.1%
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Zinc
+58.6%
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Copper
+151.3%
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Manganese
+71.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.95
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Calcium
+27.9%
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Magnesium
+62.9%
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Phosphorus
+24.5%
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Potassium
+103.9%
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Sodium
-22.1%
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Zinc
+58.6%
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Copper
+151.3%
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Manganese
+71.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.95
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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Vitamin C
+55.6%
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Vitamin B1
+75%
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Vitamin B2
+66.4%
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Vitamin B3
+198%
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Vitamin B5
+10.1%
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Vitamin B6
+250.6%
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Folate
+208.7%
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Vitamin A
+83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.813
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Vitamin C
+55.6%
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Vitamin B1
+75%
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Vitamin B2
+66.4%
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Vitamin B3
+198%
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Vitamin B5
+10.1%
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Vitamin B6
+250.6%
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Folate
+208.7%
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Vitamin A
+83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.813
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.6%
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Fats
+48.5%
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Water
+135.9%
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Other
+50%
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Carbs
+43.4%
Protein:
13.8 g
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29.4 g
Carbs:
44.9 g
Water:
9.2 g
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2.7 g
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10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
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3.9 g
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1.8 g
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Protein
+36.6%
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Fats
+48.5%
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+135.9%
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+50%
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Carbs
+43.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+186.1%
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Saturated Fat
-57.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.9%
Saturated Fat:
5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
9.65 g
Saturated Fat:
2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.05 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+186.1%
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Saturated Fat
-57.3%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 44.9g | 59.1g |
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| Protein | 13.8g | 10.1g |
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| Fats | 29.4g | 19.8g |
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| Carbs | 44.9g | 64.4g |
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| Calories | 462kcal | 471kcal |
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| Sugar | 28.57g |
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| Fiber | 5.3g |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 3.05mg | 2.95mg |
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| Magnesium | 158mg | 97mg |
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| Phosphorus | 345mg | 277mg |
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| Potassium | 685mg | 336mg |
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| Sodium | 229mg | 294mg |
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| Zinc | 3.22mg | 2.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.392mg |
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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.777mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg |
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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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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.9mg |
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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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| Folate | 71µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.6µg |
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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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| 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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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%
24%
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.