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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.

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.
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +393.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +124%
Contains more Potassium +264.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Copper +493.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.2%
Equal in Calcium - 83
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +393.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +124%
Contains more Potassium +264.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Copper +493.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.2%
Equal in Calcium - 83

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Folate +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Folate +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Fats +2046%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Other +43%
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
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 Protein +32.4%
Contains more Fats +2046%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Other +43%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3259.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2459.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3259.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2459.7%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 13.8g 10.42g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 1.37g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 462kcal 359kcal Trail mix
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Trail mix
Fiber 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 78mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 3.05mg 2.44mg Trail mix
Magnesium 158mg 32mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 154mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 188mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 1303mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 1.01mg Trail mix
Copper 0.985mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg 0.882mg Trail mix
Selenium 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 18IU 14IU Trail mix
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.087mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.715mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 71µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.086mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.221mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.279mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.523mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg 0.189mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.145mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.32mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.374mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.15mg Trail mix
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 0.373g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 0.377g Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.