Trail Mix
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Trail Mix by Kirkland scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Trail Mix by Kirkland provides 533 calories, 12.5g protein, 31.3g fat, and 46.9g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 12.5g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Good fiber content at 6.3g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (34.4g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 533 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Trail Mix by Kirkland sits near the middle of the nuts category with 533 kcal per 100g (category avg: 576). Sugar is a concern at 34.4g per 100g (277% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 533 kcal per 100g (category avg: 576)
- •Protein: 12.5g per 100g (category avg: 17.7g)
- •Sugars: 34.4g per 100g (category avg: 9.1g)
- •Fiber: 6.2g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Saturated fat: 6.2g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 34.4g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 6.2g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Trail Mix doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the nuts category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Peanuts (Peanuts, peanut oil, salt), Raisins (Raisins, non-hydrogenated sunflower oil), Almonds (Almonds, canola oil, peanut oil, salt), Cashews (Cashews, peanut oil, salt), M&M's® Milk Chocolate Candies (Milk chocolate (sugar, chocolate, skim milk, cocoa butter, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, salt, artificial and natural flavors), sugar, cornstarch, 1% corn syrup, dextrin, coloring ( blue 1 lake, yellow 6, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 6 lake, red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 2), carnauba wax, gum acacia.), M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies (Milk chocolate (sugar, chocolate, skim milk, cocoa butter, lactose, milkfat, peanuts, soy lecithin, salt, artificial and natural flavors), sugar, peanuts, cornstarch, 1% palm oil, corn syrup, dextrin, coloring ( blue 1 lake, red 40, yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 2), carnauba wax, gum acacia.)