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Trail mix vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Trail mix and Sweet potato chips

  • Trail mix has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, while Sweet potato chips has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 131% higher.
  • Sweet potato chips contain 6 times less Zinc than Trail mix. Trail mix contains 3.22mg of Zinc, while Sweet potato chips contain 0.53mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +143.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.2%
Contains more IronIron +43.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.5%

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% 1.1% 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 0% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +131427.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.4%
Contains more WaterWater +104%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25.2%
~equal in Fats ~32.35g

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.7%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 462kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 13.8g 2.94g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Trail mix
Net carbs 44.9g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 44.9g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 158mg 65mg Trail mix
Calcium 78mg 59mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 3.05mg 2.12mg Trail mix
Sugar 8.82g Trail mix
Fiber 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.985mg 0.412mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 0.53mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 145mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 18IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 1.034mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 2.1µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.088mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.161mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 2.088mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 71µg 37µg Trail mix
Choline 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 5.55g 2.941g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 9.155g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.098mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.26mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.17mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.287mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg 0.205mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.09mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.278mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.267mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.096mg Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Sweet potato chips
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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.609g)
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 ($)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.