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Chestnut vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chestnut and peppermint

  • Chestnut has more copper and vitamin B6; however, peppermint is higher in vitamin A, iron, calcium, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than chestnut.
  • Peppermint contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than chestnut. Chestnut contains 0.233mg of vitamin B6, while peppermint contains 0.129mg.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 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 more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.3%
Contains more IronIron +193.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +344%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.7%
~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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.338mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 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 FatsFats +46.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.5%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +149.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1342.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.246g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.508g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chestnut Peppermint
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chestnut Peppermint DV% diff.
Iron 1.73mg 5.08mg 42%
Fiber 8g 32%
Vitamin A 1µg 212µg 23%
Calcium 46mg 243mg 20%
Folate 38µg 114µg 19%
Copper 0.472mg 0.329mg 16%
Manganese 0.854mg 1.176mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.266mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.129mg 8%
Zinc 0.25mg 1.11mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 1.706mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.082mg 6%
Magnesium 54mg 80mg 6%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 31.8mg 6%
Potassium 715mg 569mg 4%
Phosphorus 99mg 73mg 4%
Carbs 27.76g 14.89g 4%
Protein 2g 3.75g 4%
Calories 131kcal 70kcal 3%
Fats 1.38g 0.94g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.476g 0.033g 1%
Net carbs 27.76g 6.89g N/A
Sodium 27mg 31mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.338mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.26g 0.246g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0.508g 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chestnut 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
20%
Chestnut
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.