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Chinese cuisine vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese cuisine and Peppermint?

  • Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Peppermint is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 50% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Peppermint is lower.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Peppermint, fresh types 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 Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Calcium +1004.5%
Contains more Iron +357.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +178.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +571.4%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Calcium +1004.5%
Contains more Iron +357.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +178.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +571.4%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +153.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +153.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.8%
Contains more Fats +463.8%
Contains more Carbs +104.3%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Equal in Water - 78.65
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 Protein +88.8%
Contains more Fats +463.8%
Contains more Carbs +104.3%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Equal in Water - 78.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3587.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3587.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 6.89g Peppermint
Protein 7.08g 3.75g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.94g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 105kcal 70kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Peppermint
Fiber 1.5g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 22mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 1.11mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 15mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 76mg 73mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 409mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.5mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.147mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.338mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.129mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.058mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.154mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.154mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.281mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.053mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.191mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.187mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.075mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Peppermint
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.246g Peppermint
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.033g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.508g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.

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