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Caper vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caper and Spearmint different?

  • Caper is higher in Copper, however, Spearmint is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Spearmint is 128% higher.
  • Caper contains 78 times more Sodium than Spearmint. While Caper contains 2348mg of Sodium, Spearmint contains only 30mg.

Capers, canned and Spearmint, fresh are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Calcium +397.5%
Contains more Iron +610.8%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +1045%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Manganese +1333.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Calcium +397.5%
Contains more Iron +610.8%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +1045%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Manganese +1333.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Caper
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Contains more Vitamin A +2837.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +825.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +587%
Contains more Folate +356.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2837.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +825.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +587%
Contains more Folate +356.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.8%
Contains more Other +298%
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Equal in Water - 85.55
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more Fats +17.8%
Contains more Other +298%
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Equal in Water - 85.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caper Spearmint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Spearmint Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 1.61g Caper
Protein 2.36g 3.29g Spearmint
Fats 0.86g 0.73g Caper
Carbs 4.89g 8.41g Spearmint
Calories 23kcal 44kcal Spearmint
Sugar 0.41g Spearmint
Fiber 3.2g 6.8g Spearmint
Calcium 40mg 199mg Spearmint
Iron 1.67mg 11.87mg Spearmint
Magnesium 33mg 63mg Spearmint
Phosphorus 10mg 60mg Spearmint
Potassium 40mg 458mg Spearmint
Sodium 2348mg 30mg Spearmint
Zinc 0.32mg 1.09mg Spearmint
Copper 0.374mg 0.24mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg 1.118mg Spearmint
Selenium 1.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 138IU 4054IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 203µg Spearmint
Vitamin E 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 4.3mg 13.3mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.078mg Spearmint
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.175mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 0.948mg Spearmint
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.158mg Spearmint
Folate 23µg 105µg Spearmint
Vitamin K 24.6µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.135mg Spearmint
Isoleucine 0.135mg Spearmint
Leucine 0.247mg Spearmint
Lysine 0.141mg Spearmint
Methionine 0.046mg Spearmint
Phenylalanine 0.168mg Spearmint
Valine 0.164mg Spearmint
Histidine 0.066mg Spearmint
Saturated Fat 0.233g 0.191g Spearmint
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 0.025g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 0.394g Spearmint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caper Spearmint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Caper
41%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 2318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spearmint
Spearmint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spearmint
Spearmint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/nutrients
  2. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.