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Caper vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caper and Peppermint different?

  • Peppermint is higher than Caper in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Caper covers your daily need of Sodium 101% more than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint is lower in Sodium.

Capers, canned and Peppermint, fresh types were used 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.
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +507.5%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Magnesium +142.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +630%
Contains more Potassium +1322.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +246.9%
Contains more Manganese +1407.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +507.5%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Magnesium +142.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +630%
Contains more Potassium +1322.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +246.9%
Contains more Manganese +1407.7%

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.
Caper
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Contains more Vitamin A +2978.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +639.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460.9%
Contains more Folate +395.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
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 A +2978.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +639.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460.9%
Contains more Folate +395.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +354.2%
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Carbs +204.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.94
Equal in Water - 78.65
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 Other +354.2%
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Carbs +204.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.94
Equal in Water - 78.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.246
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.246

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 6.89g Peppermint
Protein 2.36g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.86g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 4.89g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 23kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Sugar 0.41g Peppermint
Fiber 3.2g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 40mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 1.67mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 33mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 10mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 40mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 2348mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.32mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.374mg 0.329mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 1.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 138IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 4.3mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 23µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 24.6µg Caper
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 0.233g 0.246g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 0.033g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caper 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
15%
Caper
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 2317mg)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.