Snacks

Snacks, trail mix, regular

FDC 167561cup (150 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 44 · +0 vs Snacks median

Regular trail mix scores 44 of 100, Fair band, ranking 30th of 60 in Snacks, right at that category's median of 44. Its nutrient profile leans on magnesium at an excellent 38% DV and protein at 28% DV, with iron and potassium adding 17% DV and 15% DV from the nuts and seeds mixed in.

Trail mix is a grab-and-go blend of nuts, seeds, and often dried fruit or chocolate pieces, with a cup here weighing 150 grams. It's calorie-dense at 462 per 100 grams, so a small handful rather than a full cup is the more practical serving, and saturated fat runs to 5.6 grams per 100 grams from the nut content.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13.8 g · 11%Carb 44.9 g · 36%Fat 29.4 g · 53%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories462 kcal23%
Total fat29 g38%
Saturated fat5.6 g28%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium229 mg10%
Carbohydrate45 g16%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein14 g28%
Potassium685 mg15%
Calcium78 mg6%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Magnesium158 mg38%
Vitamin C1.4 mg2%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 167561

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium38% DV
Protein28% DV
Iron17% DV
Potassium15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density44 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 8.1 median
Sodium / 100 g229 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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