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 are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Trail mix covers your daily copper needs 75% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips have 3 times less zinc than trail mix. Trail mix has 3.22mg of zinc, while potato chips have 1.09mg.
- Trail mix contains less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of trail mix is 15.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +135.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.1% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +121.5% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +384.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.306mg | 75% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 31.1mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.66mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0.44mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 345mg | 165mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.167mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 5.55g | 10.96g | 25% |
| Histidine | 0.357mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.22mg | 1.09mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.05mg | 1.63mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 685mg | 1275mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 12.17g | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Protein | 13.8g | 7g | 14% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 0.402mg | 10% |
| Fats | 29.4g | 34.6g | 8% |
| Folate | 71µg | 45µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.53g | 9.84g | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 3.827mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 536kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 44.9g | 52.9g | 3% |
| Net carbs | 44.9g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.658mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Trail mix is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Trail mix is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.