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Absinthe vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between absinthe and peppermint?

  • Peppermint is richer than absinthe in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, copper, fiber, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% more.
  • The glycemic index of absinthe is lower.

We used Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof and Peppermint, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28350%
Contains more IronIron +12600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1725%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6433.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13023.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 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 OtherOther +2301.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Absinthe Peppermint
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Absinthe Peppermint DV% diff.
Iron 0.04mg 5.08mg 63%
Manganese 0.018mg 1.176mg 50%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Copper 0.021mg 0.329mg 34%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Folate 0µg 114µg 29%
Vitamin A 212µg 24%
Calcium 0mg 243mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.266mg 20%
Magnesium 0mg 80mg 19%
Potassium 2mg 569mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.013mg 1.706mg 11%
Calories 295kcal 70kcal 11%
Phosphorus 4mg 73mg 10%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.11mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.129mg 10%
Protein 0g 3.75g 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.338mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.082mg 6%
Carbs 0g 14.89g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.508g 3%
Sodium 1mg 31mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.94g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.246g 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.89g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Absinthe Peppermint
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Absinthe
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Absinthe
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

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 Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.