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Chili powder spice vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chili powder spice and peppermint

  • Chili powder spice has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and potassium; however, peppermint is higher in vitamin C.
  • Chili powder spice covers your daily need for vitamin A, 508% more than peppermint.
  • Chili powder spice has 92 times more sodium than peppermint. While chili powder spice has 2867mg of sodium, peppermint has only 31mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, chili powder 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 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +86.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.7%
Contains more IronIron +240.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +204%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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 2.3% 494% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
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 AVitamin A +599.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1523.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4442.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +307.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 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 ProteinProtein +258.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1419.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.8%
Contains more OtherOther +567.2%
Contains more WaterWater +631.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 23% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 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 +9630.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1476%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili powder spice Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin E 38.14mg 254%
Iron 17.3mg 5.08mg 153%
Vitamin B6 2.094mg 0.129mg 151%
Vitamin A 1483µg 212µg 141%
Sodium 2867mg 31mg 123%
Fiber 34.8g 8g 107%
Vitamin K 105.7µg 88%
Copper 1mg 0.329mg 75%
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 1.706mg 62%
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.266mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.006g 0.508g 50%
Potassium 1950mg 569mg 41%
Selenium 20.4µg 37%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 31.8mg 35%
Phosphorus 300mg 73mg 32%
Zinc 4.3mg 1.11mg 29%
Manganese 1.7mg 1.176mg 23%
Folate 28µg 114µg 22%
Fats 14.28g 0.94g 21%
Protein 13.46g 3.75g 19%
Magnesium 149mg 80mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.082mg 14%
Choline 66.5mg 12%
Carbs 49.7g 14.89g 12%
Calories 282kcal 70kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.888mg 0.338mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.462g 0.246g 10%
Calcium 330mg 243mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.211g 0.033g 8%
Fructose 4.29g 5%
Net carbs 14.9g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 7.19g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.27mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.36mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.13mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.37mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.54mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.18mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili powder spice 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
201%
Chili powder spice
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
Chili powder spice
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 2836mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.