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Trail mix vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Trail mix and Penne

  • Trail mix is higher than Penne in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Trail mix covers your daily Phosphorus needs 32% more than Penne.
  • Trail mix contains 24 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Penne. While Trail mix contains 9.65g of Polyunsaturated fat, Penne contains only 0.4g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Penne is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, trail mix, regular and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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 Iron +281.3%
Contains more Magnesium +426.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.4%
Contains more Potassium +461.5%
Contains more Zinc +192.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.1%
Equal in Sodium - 248
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +281.3%
Contains more Magnesium +426.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.4%
Contains more Potassium +461.5%
Contains more Zinc +192.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.1%
Equal in Sodium - 248

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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Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.1%
Contains more Fats +635%
Contains more Carbs +167.3%
Contains more Other +145.5%
Contains more Water +687%
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
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +142.1%
Contains more Fats +635%
Contains more Carbs +167.3%
Contains more Other +145.5%
Contains more Water +687%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1153%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2312.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1153%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2312.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Penne Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 14.1g Trail mix
Protein 13.8g 5.7g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 4g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 16.8g Trail mix
Calories 462kcal 126kcal Trail mix
Sugar 1.9g Trail mix
Fiber 2.7g Penne
Calcium 78mg 89mg Penne
Iron 3.05mg 0.8mg Trail mix
Magnesium 158mg 30mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 118mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 122mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 248mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 1.1mg Trail mix
Copper 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Trail mix
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 71µg Trail mix
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
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.2g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 2.3g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 1g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 0.4g Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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.