Trail mix vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between trail mix and potato salad
- Potato salad has less copper, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, zinc, and vitamin B3 than trail mix.
- Trail mix covers your daily need for copper, 96% more than potato salad.
- Trail mix has 11 times more magnesium than potato salad. While trail mix has 158mg of magnesium, potato salad has only 15mg.
- Potato salad has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of potato salad is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, trail mix, regular and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +953.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +310.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +169.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +369.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +734.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +938.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +563.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +923.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +914.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +414.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +258.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +302% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +726.1% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +405.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.118mg | 96% |
| Phosphorus | 345mg | 52mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0.101mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 3.737g | 39% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 15mg | 34% |
| Fats | 29.4g | 8.2g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.077mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3.05mg | 0.65mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.22mg | 0.31mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.53g | 2.48g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 0.89mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Protein | 13.8g | 2.68g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 5.55g | 1.429g | 19% |
| Folate | 71µg | 7µg | 16% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 143kcal | 16% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 529mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 254mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.141mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 44.9g | 11.17g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 0.534mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 44.9g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.658mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.357mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.121g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.