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Crackers vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crackers and peppermint

  • Crackers have more vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, peppermint is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need for vitamin A, 85% more than crackers.
  • Crackers have 23 times more sodium than peppermint. While crackers have 726mg of sodium, peppermint has only 31mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +239.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +344.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +102.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +382.2%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.5%

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +77.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2711.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +311.7%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2404.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 +19757.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2486%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Peppermint DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.508g 84%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Fats 26.43g 0.94g 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Manganese 0.491mg 1.176mg 30%
Sodium 726mg 31mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.082mg 28%
Phosphorus 248mg 73mg 25%
Copper 0.104mg 0.329mg 25%
Saturated fat 5.562g 0.246g 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Fiber 2.3g 8g 23%
Calories 510kcal 70kcal 22%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.706mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 0.033g 16%
Magnesium 18mg 80mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.266mg 15%
Carbs 61.3g 14.89g 15%
Iron 4.03mg 5.08mg 13%
Potassium 118mg 569mg 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Calcium 120mg 243mg 12%
Folate 92µg 114µg 6%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.11mg 6%
Protein 6.64g 3.75g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.129mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.338mg 2%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Net carbs 59g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.075mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.316g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.