Trail mix vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Trail mix and Mixed nuts?
- Trail mix is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, and Iron, while Mixed nuts are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
- Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for Manganese is 44% higher.
- Mixed nuts have 46 times less Sodium than Trail mix. Trail mix has 229mg of Sodium, while Mixed nuts have 5mg.
We used Snacks, trail mix, regular and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
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Iron
+16.9%
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+44.9%
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Phosphorus
+32.2%
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Sodium
-97.8%
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Manganese
+97.3%
Equal in Potassium - 632
Equal in Zinc - 3.36
Equal in Copper - 0.907
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Iron
+16.9%
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+44.9%
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Phosphorus
+32.2%
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Sodium
-97.8%
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Manganese
+97.3%
Equal in Potassium - 632
Equal in Zinc - 3.36
Equal in Copper - 0.907
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 A
+500%
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Vitamin C
+180%
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Vitamin B1
+144.4%
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Vitamin B3
+63.6%
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Vitamin B5
+27.4%
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Vitamin B6
+18.1%
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Folate
+16.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.196
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Vitamin A
+500%
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Vitamin C
+180%
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Vitamin B1
+144.4%
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Vitamin B3
+63.6%
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Vitamin B5
+27.4%
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Vitamin B6
+18.1%
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Folate
+16.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.196
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+113.3%
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Water
+342.3%
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Protein
+45.2%
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Fats
+83.5%
Equal in Other - 2.88
Protein:
13.8 g
Fats:
29.4 g
Carbs:
44.9 g
Water:
9.2 g
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2.7 g
Protein:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
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Carbs
+113.3%
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Water
+342.3%
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Protein
+45.2%
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Fats
+83.5%
Equal in Other - 2.88
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-36.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+127.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51.4%
Saturated Fat:
5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
9.65 g
Saturated Fat:
8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
14.612 g
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Saturated Fat
-36.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+127.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51.4%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 44.9g | 14.05g |
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| Protein | 13.8g | 20.04g |
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| Fats | 29.4g | 53.95g |
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| Carbs | 44.9g | 21.05g |
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| Calories | 462kcal | 607kcal |
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| Starch | 4.2g |
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| Sugar | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 7g |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 117mg |
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| Iron | 3.05mg | 2.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 158mg | 229mg |
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| Phosphorus | 345mg | 456mg |
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| Potassium | 685mg | 632mg |
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| Sodium | 229mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 3.22mg | 3.36mg |
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.907mg |
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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 2.04mg |
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| Selenium | 33.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 18IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.82mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.196mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 7.709mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.352mg |
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| Folate | 71µg | 83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.22mg |
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| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.703mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 0.89mg | 1.656mg |
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| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0.782mg |
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| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.283mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 1.182mg |
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| Valine | 0.658mg | 1.001mg |
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| Histidine | 0.357mg | 0.572mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.055g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.55g | 8.711g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.53g | 28.488g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 14.612g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g |
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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
139%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Trail mix is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.