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Calories in trail mix

A typical serving of trail mix (1/4 cup, 38 g) has about 173 calories. Per 100 g: 462 kcal, 13.8 g protein, 44.9 g carbs, 29.4 g fat. 1 oz (28 g) comes to 131 calories. The energy comes from a mix of carbs, fat, and protein.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1/4 cup38 g173 kcal
1 oz28 g131 kcal
1 cup150 g693 kcal
100 g100 g462 kcal

Macros per 100 g

13.8 g
Protein
44.9 g
Carbs
29.4 g
Fat

Worth knowing

Nuts plus dried fruit is dense by design; a quarter cup is about 173 calories. On the energy-density scale, 462 kcal per 100 g puts trail mix at the very high end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in trail mix?

A typical serving (1/4 cup, 38 g) has about 173 calories, and 100 g has 462 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in trail mix?

There are 13.8 g of protein in 100 g of trail mix, which works out to about 5.2 g per serving (1/4 cup). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

Is trail mix high in fat?

Yes, in the plain arithmetic sense: 29.4 g of fat per 100 g supplies about 57% of the calories. Whether that fits your day depends on your totals, not on the food alone.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 167561 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 167561 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.