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Trail mix vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between trail mix and onion rings

  • Trail mix is higher than onion rings in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Trail mix covers your daily copper needs 101% more than onion rings.
  • Trail mix contains 13 times more Copper than onion rings. While trail mix contains 0.985mg of Copper, onion rings contains only 0.073mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in onion rings is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +829.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +456.9%
Contains more IronIron +144%
Contains more CopperCopper +1249.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.1%

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.
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% 1.1% 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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +249.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +105.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.9%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%
Contains more WaterWater +404%

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +317.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.5%

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 Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Onion rings Opinion
Calories 462kcal 276kcal Trail mix
Protein 13.8g 4.14g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 14.3g Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 44.9g 31.59g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 33.79g Trail mix
Magnesium 158mg 17mg Trail mix
Calcium 78mg 31mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 123mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 1.25mg Trail mix
Sugar 5.1g Trail mix
Fiber 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.985mg 0.073mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 0.42mg Trail mix
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 345mg 71mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 370mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Trail mix
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Trail mix
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 1.034mg 0.348mg Trail mix
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.185mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.116mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.349mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.294mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.117mg Trail mix
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 71µg 33µg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.053g Trail mix
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 5.55g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 3g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 7.633g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.07mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.15mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.214mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.35mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg 0.151mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.081mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.243mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.216mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.109mg Trail mix
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.

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
  2. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.