Trail mix runs 442 kcal and 17.1 g fat per 100 g. Nuts plus dried fruit plus chocolate create a calorie-dense snack that looks wholesome but behaves like a dessert bar. A small bowl is easily 300–400 kcal.
How should I track Trail mix, tropical?
Trail mix, tropical is high in magnesium. When it comes to Trail mix, tropical, weighing beats counting every time. Snack pieces vary in size, and a handful from a bag can easily be 50–100% more than the label serving. Research (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) shows that people consistently underestimate portions of calorie-dense snacks. Another common trap: multi-serving packages. The label might show 150 calories "per serving," but if the bag contains three servings, you are really looking at 450 calories. Always check whether values are per piece, per serving, or per package.