Trail Mix vs Granola Bar

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 more protein (15g vs 4g), more fiber (7g vs 2g), less sodium (154mg vs 178mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Granola Bar

193 kcal

More Protein

Trail Mix

15g

More Fiber

Trail Mix

7g

Less Sugar

Granola Bar

12g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Trail Mix
463
Granola Bar
193
Proteinper 100g
Trail Mix
15g
Granola Bar
4g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Trail Mix
48g
Granola Bar
28g
Fatper 100g
Trail Mix
24g
Granola Bar
8g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientTrail MixGranola BarDifference
Calories463kcal193kcal+270.0kcal
Protein15g4g+11.0g
Carbohydrates48g28g+20.0g
Fat24g8g+16.0g
Fiber7g2g+5.0g
Sugar30g12g+18.0g
Sodium154mg178mg-24.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Trail Mix

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

Granola Bar

Per 100g:193 calories
Per cup (150g):290 calories
Per serving (85g):164 calories

Diet Compatibility

Trail Mix

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Granola Bar

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Trail Mix

  • Higher in protein (15g vs 4g)
  • More fiber (7g vs 2g)
  • Lower sodium (154mg vs 178mg)

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When to Choose Granola Bar

  • Lower in calories (193 vs 463)
  • Lower in carbs (28g vs 48g)
  • Less sugar (12g vs 30g)

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