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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 has 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.

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.
Trail mix
Trail mix
6
:
4
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Calcium +609.1%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.1%
Contains more Zinc +28.8%
Contains more Copper +159.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Manganese +497.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 151
Trail mix
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +609.1%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.1%
Contains more Zinc +28.8%
Contains more Copper +159.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Manganese +497.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 151

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.
Trail mix
Trail mix
6
:
2
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more Folate +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Trail mix
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%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more Folate +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trail mix
Trail mix
4
:
1
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Water +55.9%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Carbs +78.4%
Trail mix
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
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Water +55.9%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Carbs +78.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trail mix
Trail mix
2
:
1
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1028.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +769.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Trail mix
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1028.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +769.4%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Trail mix Rice cakes
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 13.8g 9g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 3.5g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 462kcal 380kcal Trail mix
Fiber 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 78mg 11mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 1.14mg Trail mix
Magnesium 158mg 151mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 685mg 299mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 3.22mg 2.5mg Trail mix
Copper 0.985mg 0.38mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Trail mix
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.056mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.103mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.13mg Trail mix
Folate 71µg 21µg Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.125mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.34mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.358mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.638mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg 0.414mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.152mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.399mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.489mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.218mg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 1.11g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 1.11g Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Rice cakes
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
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.91g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.