Granola vs Trail Mix

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Trail Mix is generally healthier

Trail Mix comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (463 vs 471), more protein (15g vs 9.4g), less sugar (30g vs 33g), making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Trail Mix

463 kcal

More Protein

Trail Mix

15g

More Fiber

Granola

8.6g

Less Sugar

Trail Mix

30g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Granola
471
Trail Mix
463
Proteinper 100g
Granola
9.4g
Trail Mix
15g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Granola
68g
Trail Mix
48g
Fatper 100g
Granola
18g
Trail Mix
24g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientGranolaTrail MixDifference
Calories471kcal463kcal+8.0kcal
Protein9.4g15g-5.6g
Carbohydrates68g48g+20.0g
Fat18g24g-6.0g
Fiber8.6g7g+1.6g
Sugar33g30g+3.0g
Sodium5mg154mg-149.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Granola

Per 100g:471 calories
Per cup (150g):707 calories
Per serving (85g):400 calories

Trail Mix

Per 100g:463 calories
Per cup (150g):695 calories
Per serving (85g):394 calories

Diet Compatibility

Granola

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Trail Mix

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Granola

  • More fiber (8.6g vs 7g)
  • Lower sodium (5mg vs 154mg)

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When to Choose Trail Mix

  • Lower in calories (463 vs 471)
  • Higher in protein (15g vs 9.4g)
  • Lower in carbs (48g vs 68g)
  • Less sugar (30g vs 33g)

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