Trail mix vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between trail mix and rice cakes
- Trail mix has more copper, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B6, folate, potassium, and vitamin B2, while rice cakes have more manganese and vitamin B3.
- Rice cakes' daily need coverage for manganese is 224% higher.
- Rice cakes contain 9 times less saturated fat than trail mix. Trail mix contains 5.55g of saturated fat, while rice cakes contain 0.64g.
- Trail mix has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of trail mix is 15, while the glycemic index of rice cakes is 82.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +609.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +167.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +159.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +497.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +238.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.6% |
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:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +740% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.4% |
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
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1028.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +769.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
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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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 6.18mg | 224% |
| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.38mg | 67% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 1.11g | 57% |
| Fats | 29.4g | 3.5g | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.056mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 16.4µg | 30% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.53g | 1.11g | 29% |
| Iron | 3.05mg | 1.14mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 5.55g | 0.64g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 8.096mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Folate | 71µg | 21µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 44.9g | 80.1g | 12% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 299mg | 11% |
| Protein | 13.8g | 9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.22mg | 2.5mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 345mg | 380mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 116mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 1.16mg | 5% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 380kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 151mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 44.9g | 76.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.658mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.357mg | 0.218mg | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.91g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)