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Corn grain vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn grain and Peppermint different?

  • Corn grain is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Peppermint is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Corn grain covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 38% more than Peppermint.
  • Corn grain contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Peppermint. Corn grain contains 0.385mg of Vitamin B1, while Peppermint contains 0.082mg.

Corn grain, yellow 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 Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.7%
Contains more Zinc +99.1%
Contains more Calcium +3371.4%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Manganese +142.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.329
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 91% 90% 26% 5% 61% 105% 64% 85%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.7%
Contains more Zinc +99.1%
Contains more Calcium +3371.4%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Manganese +142.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.329

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 B1 +369.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1885%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Folate +500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 10% 0% 0% 97% 47% 69% 26% 144% 15% 0% 1%
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 B1 +369.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1885%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Folate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +151.2%
Contains more Fats +404.3%
Contains more Carbs +398.7%
Contains more Water +658.4%
Contains more Other +46.3%
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 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 +151.2%
Contains more Fats +404.3%
Contains more Carbs +398.7%
Contains more Water +658.4%
Contains more Other +46.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3690.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.163 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3690.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grain Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 66.96g 6.89g Corn grain
Protein 9.42g 3.75g Corn grain
Fats 4.74g 0.94g Corn grain
Carbs 74.26g 14.89g Corn grain
Calories 365kcal 70kcal Corn grain
Sugar 0.64g Peppermint
Fiber 7.3g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 7mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 2.71mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 127mg 80mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 210mg 73mg Corn grain
Potassium 287mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 35mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 2.21mg 1.11mg Corn grain
Copper 0.314mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.485mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 15.5µg Corn grain
Vitamin A 214IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.49mg Corn grain
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.082mg Corn grain
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 1.706mg Corn grain
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.338mg Corn grain
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.129mg Corn grain
Folate 19µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn grain
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.058mg Corn grain
Threonine 0.354mg 0.154mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0.154mg Corn grain
Leucine 1.155mg 0.281mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.265mg 0.161mg Corn grain
Methionine 0.197mg 0.053mg Corn grain
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.191mg Corn grain
Valine 0.477mg 0.187mg Corn grain
Histidine 0.287mg 0.075mg Corn grain
Saturated Fat 0.667g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 1.251g 0.033g Corn grain
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g 0.508g Corn grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grain 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
35%
Corn grain
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corn grain
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.