Trail mix vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Trail mix and Plantain chips?
- Trail mix is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, while Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C.
- Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 87% higher.
- Plantain chips have 9 times less Zinc than Trail mix. Trail mix has 3.22mg of Zinc, while Plantain chips have 0.37mg.
- Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +766.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +397.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +770.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +342.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +274.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +610.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +395% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +487.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2192.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.8 g
Fats:
29.4 g
Carbs:
44.9 g
Water:
9.2 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +505.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +340.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.2% |
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Fats
~29.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.65 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +122.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 462kcal | 531kcal |
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| Protein | 13.8g | 2.28g |
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| Fats | 29.4g | 29.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 32.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 44.9g | 60.34g |
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| Carbs | 44.9g | 63.84g |
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| Magnesium | 158mg | 71mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 685mg | 786mg |
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| Iron | 3.05mg | 0.97mg |
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| Sugar | 0.92g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.198mg |
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| Zinc | 3.22mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 50.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 345mg | 78mg |
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| Sodium | 229mg | 202mg |
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| Vitamin A | 18IU | 1386IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.04mg |
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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0.276mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 0.802mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin K | 28.6µg |
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| Folate | 71µg | 35µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.185g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.55g | 8.337g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.53g | 5.632g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 11.739g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.166mg |
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| Threonine | 0.482mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.515mg |
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| Leucine | 0.89mg |
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| Lysine | 0.515mg |
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| Methionine | 0.202mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg |
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| Valine | 0.658mg |
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| Histidine | 0.357mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.787g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)