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Biscuit vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Biscuit and Peppermint

  • Biscuit has more Vitamin B1, however, Peppermint is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Peppermint covers your daily Vitamin C needs 35% more than Biscuit.
  • Peppermint has 19 times less Sodium than Biscuit. Biscuit has 580mg of Sodium, while Peppermint has 31mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 +124.7%
Contains more Iron +75.2%
Contains more Magnesium +344.4%
Contains more Potassium +370.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +301.2%
Contains more Manganese +211.1%
Equal in Calcium - 243
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.7%
Contains more Iron +75.2%
Contains more Magnesium +344.4%
Contains more Potassium +370.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +301.2%
Contains more Manganese +211.1%
Equal in Calcium - 243

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 B1 +334.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5080.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.6%
Contains more Folate +86.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 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 +334.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5080.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.6%
Contains more Folate +86.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +86.7%
Contains more Fats +1634%
Contains more Carbs +199.5%
Contains more Other +80.8%
Contains more Water +172.1%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Protein +86.7%
Contains more Fats +1634%
Contains more Carbs +199.5%
Contains more Other +80.8%
Contains more Water +172.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +719.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +719.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 6.89g Biscuit
Protein 7g 3.75g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.94g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 14.89g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 70kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Peppermint
Fiber 1.5g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 235mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 2.9mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 18mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 164mg 73mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 580mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.54mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.082mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.378mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 0.2mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.266mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.706mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 61µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.058mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.154mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.154mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.281mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.053mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.191mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.187mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.075mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.033g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.508g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.078g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.