Trail mix vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Trail mix and Popcorn
- Popcorn has less Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Trail mix.
- Trail mix covers your daily need of Copper 80% more than Popcorn.
- Trail mix has 29 times more Sodium than Popcorn. While Trail mix has 229mg of Sodium, Popcorn has only 8mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1014.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +344.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +129% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +988.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +547.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +177.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1218.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +316.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 462kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 13.8g | 12.94g |
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| Fats | 29.4g | 4.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 44.9g | 63.28g |
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| Carbs | 44.9g | 77.78g |
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| Magnesium | 158mg | 144mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 685mg | 329mg |
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| Iron | 3.05mg | 3.19mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 14.5g |
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.262mg |
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| Zinc | 3.22mg | 3.08mg |
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| Starch | 54.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 345mg | 358mg |
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| Sodium | 229mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 18IU | 196IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.113mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 2.308mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Folate | 71µg | 31µg |
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| Choline | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.55g | 0.637g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.53g | 0.95g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 2.318g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.89mg | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.252mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 0.59mg |
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| Valine | 0.658mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.357mg | 0.367mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.913g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.