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Broccoli vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between broccoli and peppermint

  • Broccoli has more vitamin C; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 72% higher.
  • Peppermint has 3 times less vitamin C than broccoli. Broccoli has 89.2mg of vitamin C, while peppermint has 31.8mg.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than broccoli.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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 more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.1%
Contains more IronIron +595.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +571.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460%
~equal in Sodium ~31mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +583.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167%
Contains more FolateFolate +81%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33%
Contains more FatsFats +154.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.2%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1236.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin K 101.6µg 85%
Vitamin C 89.2mg 31.8mg 64%
Iron 0.73mg 5.08mg 54%
Manganese 0.21mg 1.176mg 42%
Copper 0.049mg 0.329mg 31%
Fiber 2.6g 8g 22%
Vitamin A 31µg 212µg 20%
Calcium 47mg 243mg 20%
Magnesium 21mg 80mg 14%
Folate 63µg 114µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.266mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.706mg 7%
Potassium 316mg 569mg 7%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.11mg 6%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.338mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.129mg 4%
Choline 18.7mg 3%
Carbs 6.64g 14.89g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.508g 3%
Protein 2.82g 3.75g 2%
Calories 34kcal 70kcal 2%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.246g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.082mg 1%
Phosphorus 66mg 73mg 1%
Fats 0.37g 0.94g 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Sodium 33mg 31mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
59%
Broccoli
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.