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

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Differences between trail mix and potato pancake

  • Trail mix has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3, while potato pancake has more vitamin C.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 89% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 5 times less zinc than trail mix. Trail mix contains 3.22mg of zinc, while potato pancake contains 0.7mg.
  • The amount of sodium in trail mix is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +338.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more IronIron +82.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +297.7%
~equal in Potassium ~622mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127%
Contains more FatsFats +99.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.5%
Contains more WaterWater +419.2%
Contains more OtherOther +32.6%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +235.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55%

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 pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Potato pancake DV% diff.
Copper 0.985mg 0.18mg 89%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.26mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Phosphorus 345mg 128mg 31%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 27.6mg 29%
Magnesium 158mg 36mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.158mg 25%
Fats 29.4g 14.76g 23%
Sodium 229mg 764mg 23%
Zinc 3.22mg 0.7mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 3.73g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.672mg 19%
Iron 3.05mg 1.67mg 17%
Selenium 8.9µg 16%
Protein 13.8g 6.08g 15%
Saturated fat 5.55g 2.496g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 7.516g 14%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.448mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Calories 462kcal 268kcal 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Folate 71µg 41µg 8%
Carbs 44.9g 27.81g 6%
Calcium 78mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.757mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.173mg 2%
Potassium 685mg 622mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.