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Trail mix vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between trail mix and scrambled egg?

  • Trail mix is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus; however, scrambled egg is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 142% more.
  • Scrambled egg contains 24 times less manganese than trail mix. Trail mix contains 1.034mg of manganese, while scrambled egg contains 0.043mg.
  • Scrambled egg has a lower glycemic index (0) than trail mix (15).

We used Snacks, trail mix, regular and Fast foods, egg, scrambled types in this article.

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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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1028.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +366%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1370.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +94%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2304.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%

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 11% 59% 19% 17% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +477.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.94mg

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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +81.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2058.7%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
Contains more WaterWater +625%
~equal in Protein ~13.84g

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
44% 42% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +390.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Scrambled egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 426mg 142%
Copper 0.985mg 0.067mg 102%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 1.969g 51%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.043mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.01µg 42%
Selenium 22.5µg 41%
Magnesium 158mg 14mg 34%
Choline 180.6mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.08mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 0.21mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.52mg 25%
Fats 29.4g 16.18g 20%
Vitamin A 1µg 176µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 5.889g 17%
Potassium 685mg 147mg 16%
Phosphorus 345mg 242mg 15%
Carbs 44.9g 2.08g 14%
Zinc 3.22mg 1.66mg 14%
Calories 462kcal 212kcal 13%
Folate 71µg 29µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 6%
Vitamin D 46IU 6%
Iron 3.05mg 2.59mg 6%
Saturated fat 5.55g 6.153g 3%
Calcium 78mg 57mg 2%
Sodium 229mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3.3mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.94mg 1%
Protein 13.8g 13.84g 0%
Net carbs 44.9g 2.08g N/A
Sugar 1.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.836mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 1.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.913mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.427mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.96mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0.325mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Scrambled egg
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
48%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.603g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.