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Trail mix vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Trail mix and Tortilla chips

  • Trail mix is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Trail mix covers your daily Copper needs 99% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Trail mix contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Tortilla chips. While Trail mix contains 4.712mg of Vitamin B3, Tortilla chips contain only 0.838mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.4%
Contains more IronIron +100.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +915.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.9%

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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +462.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.4%
Contains more FatsFats +42.2%
Contains more WaterWater +248.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51%

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +121.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.6%

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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 462kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 13.8g 7.1g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 20.68g Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Trail mix
Net carbs 44.9g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 44.9g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 158mg 84mg Trail mix
Calcium 78mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 685mg 182mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 1.52mg Trail mix
Sugar 0.78g Trail mix
Fiber 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.985mg 0.097mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 1.38mg Trail mix
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 345mg 225mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 328mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 18IU 4IU Trail mix
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Trail mix
Vitamin E 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 1.034mg 0.388mg Trail mix
Selenium 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.14mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.07mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 0.838mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.297mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.179mg Trail mix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 71µg 12µg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.812g Trail mix
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 5.55g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 5.664g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg Trail mix
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix Tortilla 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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.739g)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.