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Trail mix vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Trail mix and Potato chips

  • Trail mix has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Trail mix covers your daily Copper needs 75% more than Potato chips.
  • Potato chips has 3 times less Zinc than Trail mix. Trail mix has 3.22mg of Zinc, while Potato chips has 1.09mg.
  • Trail mix contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +135.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Zinc +195.4%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Contains more Manganese +135%
Contains more Potassium +86.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +135.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Zinc +195.4%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Contains more Manganese +135%
Contains more Potassium +86.1%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.6%
Contains more Folate +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.6%
Contains more Folate +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Water +384.2%
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Other +33.3%
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% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Water +384.2%
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.1%
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.1%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 13.8g 7g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 44.9g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 462kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Trail mix
Fiber 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 78mg 24mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 1.63mg Trail mix
Magnesium 158mg 67mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 165mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 229mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 3.22mg 1.09mg Trail mix
Copper 0.985mg 0.306mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg 0.44mg Trail mix
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Trail mix
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Trail mix
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 1.4mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.167mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.197mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 3.827mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.402mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 71µg 45µg Trail mix
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.108mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.253mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.283mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.419mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg 0.424mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.11mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.31mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.392mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 5.55g 10.96g Trail mix
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 9.84g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Trail mix
Trail mix is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.