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Peppermint vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peppermint and Arugula

  • Arugula has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Magnesium than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need of Iron 45% more than Arugula.
  • Peppermint has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Arugula. While Peppermint has 1.706mg of Vitamin B3, Arugula has only 0.305mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Arugula, raw.

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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 Calcium +51.9%
Contains more Iron +247.9%
Contains more Magnesium +70.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.2%
Contains more Copper +332.9%
Contains more Manganese +266.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Calcium +51.9%
Contains more Iron +247.9%
Contains more Magnesium +70.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.2%
Contains more Copper +332.9%
Contains more Manganese +266.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%

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 +79%
Contains more Vitamin C +112%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin A +79%
Contains more Vitamin C +112%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Carbs +307.9%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Water +16.6%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Carbs +307.9%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Water +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.5%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 2.05g Peppermint
Protein 3.75g 2.58g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.66g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 3.65g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 25kcal Peppermint
Sugar 2.05g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 1.6g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 160mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 1.46mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 47mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 52mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 369mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 1.11mg 0.47mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.076mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.321mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.3µg Arugula
Vitamin A 4248IU 2373IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 119µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 31.8mg 15mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.044mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.086mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.305mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.073mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 97µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.049g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.319g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Arugula
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
51%
Peppermint
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.