Goldfish Trail Mix

Goldfish Trail Mix is a popular American snack mix that playfully combines the iconic Goldfish crackers with a variety of sweet and savory elements. Typical ingredients include different flavors of Goldfish crackers (like cheddar or pretzel), mixed nuts, dried fruit (such as cranberries or raisins), and sometimes chocolate candies or yogurt-covered pretzels. It's a creative, customizable snack often served at parties or enjoyed as a fun, on-the-go treat.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This snack mix is generally high in carbohydrates and fats, with a moderate amount of protein coming from the nuts and crackers. It provides quick energy from the carbs and some sustained energy from the fats, along with key nutrients like calcium from the cheese crackers and various vitamins from the nuts and dried fruit. A typical 1/2 cup serving can range from 150 to 250 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and ratios used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	680 kcal
Protein	16 g
Carbs	76 g
Fat	38 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	520 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Magnesium	85 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Zinc	2.8 mg
Copper	0.5 mg
Manganese	1.2 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.3 mg
Vitamin E	3.2 mg

Per 1 cup (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Goldfish Trail Mix is a modern, playful twist on traditional trail mix, reflecting a trend towards customizable and visually appealing snack foods, especially popular in the U.S. Nutritionally, it's interesting because it merges processed snack foods with whole food components, creating a blend that can be both a fun treat and a source of some beneficial nutrients, depending on the mix.