Trail Mix — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Trail Mix — 480 kcal, 14.0g protein and 40.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 35g serving.
Nutrition: Trail Mix (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 35g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 kcal | 168 kcal |
| Protein | 14.0g | 4.9g |
| Carbohydrates | 40.0g | 14.0g |
| of which sugars | 30.0g | 10.5g |
| Fat | 30.0g | 10.5g |
| Fibre | 6.0g | 2.1g |
| Salt | 0.3g | 0.1g |
Typical values for generic trail mix; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Trail Mix?
Trail Mix has 480 kcal per 100g. A typical 35g serving works out to 168 kcal — about 8% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Trail Mix keto-friendly?
No. At 40.0g of carbs per 100g (including 30.0g sugars), trail mix doesn't suit a ketogenic diet. If you're keto, look at meat snacks, cheese, nuts or seaweed instead.
Is Trail Mix a good source of protein?
Not especially. Trail Mix provides 14.0g of protein per 100g — around 4.9g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Trail Mix healthy?
Mixed — it has real upsides but isn't a free pass. Trail Mix is high in fibre (6.0g/100g) and low in salt. On the downside, it's high in sugar (30.0g/100g). A typical 35g serving is 168 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, trail mix is high in sugar (30.0g/100g) and low in salt (0.3g/100g), with 6.0g of fibre. At 480 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Trail Mix is closest in profile to caramelised nuts, but trail mix carries more carbs (40.0g carbs vs 35.0g carbs for caramelised nuts).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels