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Trail mix vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between trail mix and cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

  • Trail mix is richer in copper, yet cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is 208% higher.
  • Trail mix contains 5 times more copper than cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp. Trail mix contains 0.985mg of copper, while cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 0.2mg.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 7.2% 19% 338% 67% 205% 102% 78% 0% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +119.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +392.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +195.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.9%

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%
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 0% 247% 8% 50% 313% 323% 313% 0% 392% 625% 3% 250% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +470.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +369%

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
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.1%
Contains more FatsFats +488%
Contains more WaterWater +268%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.9%
~equal in Other ~2.9g

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
21% 40% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +637.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +467.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%

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 Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg 208%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 1.7mg 108%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 1.4mg 92%
Copper 0.985mg 0.2mg 87%
Vitamin A 1µg 740µg 82%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 16.7mg 75%
Iron 3.05mg 9mg 74%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 1.25mg 66%
Folate 71µg 333µg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 1.7g 53%
Manganese 1.034mg 45%
Zinc 3.22mg 7.5mg 39%
Fats 29.4g 5g 38%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 1.7g 27%
Saturated fat 5.55g 0.9g 21%
Magnesium 158mg 72mg 20%
Fiber 4.4g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 18%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 17%
Vitamin D 133IU 17%
Sodium 229mg 596mg 16%
Phosphorus 345mg 237mg 15%
Potassium 685mg 212mg 14%
Protein 13.8g 6.6g 14%
Carbs 44.9g 83g 13%
Calcium 78mg 24mg 5%
Calories 462kcal 390kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 78.6g N/A
Sugar 34.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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
195%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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 ($)
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.

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. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.