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Trail mix vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between trail mix and pilaf

  • Trail mix has more copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, while pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 91% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 18 times less saturated fat than trail mix. Trail mix contains 5.55g of saturated fat, while pilaf contains 0.307g.
  • Trail mix has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of trail mix is 15, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, 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.
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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +393.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.4%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +493.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.2%
~equal in Calcium ~83mg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Pilaf
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +198.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2046%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70%
Contains more OtherOther +43%

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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3259.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2459.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

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 Pilaf
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Pilaf DV% diff.
Copper 0.985mg 0.166mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 0.377g 62%
Selenium 32.4µg 59%
Sodium 229mg 1303mg 47%
Fats 29.4g 1.37g 43%
Folate 71µg 212µg 35%
Magnesium 158mg 32mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 0.373g 30%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Phosphorus 345mg 154mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.55g 0.307g 24%
Zinc 3.22mg 1.01mg 20%
Potassium 685mg 188mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.603mg 12%
Carbs 44.9g 76.31g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.087mg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 6.127mg 9%
Iron 3.05mg 2.44mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.4mg 8%
Protein 13.8g 10.42g 7%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.882mg 7%
Calories 462kcal 359kcal 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.715mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4.1mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Calcium 78mg 83mg 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 75.11g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0.15mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Pilaf
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
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 1074mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.243g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
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
  2. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.