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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
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.