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Peppermint vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peppermint and Pumpkin?

  • Peppermint is richer than Pumpkin in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 56% more.
  • Peppermint has 16 times more Calcium than Pumpkin. While Peppermint has 243mg of Calcium, Pumpkin has only 15mg.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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 Calcium +1520%
Contains more Iron +791.2%
Contains more Magnesium +788.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.3%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Zinc +382.6%
Contains more Copper +261.5%
Contains more Manganese +1221.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
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 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1520%
Contains more Iron +791.2%
Contains more Magnesium +788.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.3%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Zinc +382.6%
Contains more Copper +261.5%
Contains more Manganese +1221.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%

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 C +576.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.2%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.5%
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 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +576.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.2%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +420.8%
Contains more Fats +1242.9%
Contains more Carbs +203.9%
Contains more Other +185.5%
Contains more Water +19.1%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +420.8%
Contains more Fats +1242.9%
Contains more Carbs +203.9%
Contains more Other +185.5%
Contains more Water +19.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 3.8g Peppermint
Protein 3.75g 0.72g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.07g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 4.9g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 20kcal Peppermint
Sugar 2.08g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 1.1g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 15mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.57mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 9mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 30mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 230mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 1.11mg 0.23mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.091mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.089mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.2µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 4248IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 31.8mg 4.7mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.031mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.078mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.413mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.201mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.044mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 9µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.009mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.021mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.023mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.034mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.039mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.008mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.023mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.025mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.011mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.009g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.004g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Pumpkin
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
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint 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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.