Trail Mix vs Popcorn

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Popcorn is generally healthier

Popcorn comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (387 vs 463), more fiber (15g vs 7g), less sugar (1.1g vs 30g), less sodium (2mg vs 154mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Popcorn

387 kcal

More Protein

Trail Mix

15g

More Fiber

Popcorn

15g

Less Sugar

Popcorn

1.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Trail Mix
463
Popcorn
387
Proteinper 100g
Trail Mix
15g
Popcorn
3.5g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Trail Mix
48g
Popcorn
77g
Fatper 100g
Trail Mix
24g
Popcorn
4.5g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientTrail MixPopcornDifference
Calories463kcal387kcal+76.0kcal
Protein15g3.5g+11.5g
Carbohydrates48g77g-29.0g
Fat24g4.5g+19.5g
Fiber7g15g-8.0g
Sugar30g1.1g+28.9g
Sodium154mg2mg+152.0mg

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

Popcorn

Per 100g:387 calories
Per cup (150g):581 calories
Per serving (85g):329 calories

Diet Compatibility

Trail Mix

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Popcorn

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Trail Mix

  • Higher in protein (15g vs 3.5g)
  • Lower in carbs (48g vs 77g)

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When to Choose Popcorn

  • Lower in calories (387 vs 463)
  • More fiber (15g vs 7g)
  • Less sugar (1.1g vs 30g)
  • Lower sodium (2mg vs 154mg)

Common Uses

Between mealsMovie nightsPartiesTravel food
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