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Parsley vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parsley and Peppermint

  • Parsley has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Folate, while Peppermint has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 112% higher.
  • Peppermint contains 2 times less Vitamin A RAE than Parsley. Parsley contains 421µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Peppermint contains 212µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsley, fresh and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 Iron +22%
Contains more Calcium +76.1%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Copper +120.8%
Contains more Manganese +635%
Equal in Potassium - 569
Equal in Zinc - 1.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Iron +22%
Contains more Calcium +76.1%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Copper +120.8%
Contains more Manganese +635%
Equal in Potassium - 569
Equal in Zinc - 1.11

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.082
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.082

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Carbs +135.2%
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Carbs +135.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +793.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.7%
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +793.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 6.89g Peppermint
Protein 2.97g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.79g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 6.33g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 36kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Sugar 0.85g Peppermint
Fiber 3.3g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 138mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 6.2mg 5.08mg Parsley
Magnesium 50mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 58mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 554mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 56mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.07mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.149mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.16mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.1µg Parsley
Vitamin A 8424IU 4248IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg 212µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 133mg 31.8mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.082mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.338mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 152µg 114µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.122mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.204mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.181mg 0.161mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.172mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.061mg 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.132g 0.246g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.033g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsley Peppermint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
441%
Parsley
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.