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Spelt vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Spelt and Peppermint

  • Spelt has more Phosphorus, however, Peppermint is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Peppermint covers your daily Iron needs 43% more than Spelt.
  • Peppermint contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Spelt. Spelt contains 150mg of Phosphorus, while Peppermint contains 73mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spelt, cooked 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 Phosphorus +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +12.6%
Contains more Calcium +2330%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +297.9%
Contains more Copper +53%
Equal in Manganese - 1.176
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +12.6%
Contains more Calcium +2330%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +297.9%
Contains more Copper +53%
Equal in Manganese - 1.176

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.
Spelt
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +106100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +776.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +106100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +776.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +77.6%
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +172.3%
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 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 Protein +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +77.6%
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +172.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 6.89g Spelt
Protein 5.5g 3.75g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 26.44g 14.89g Spelt
Calories 127kcal 70kcal Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 10mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 1.67mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 49mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 150mg 73mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 5mg 31mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 1.11mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.091mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.082mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 1.706mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 13µg 114µg Peppermint
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 Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt 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
10%
Spelt
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.