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Custard vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between custard and peppermint

  • Custard has more vitamin B12; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, copper, fiber, folate, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 81% higher.
  • Peppermint is lower in cholesterol.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than custard.

Food types used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
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 +78.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.9%
Contains more IronIron +1394.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +996.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16700%

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +325.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
~equal in Protein ~3.75g
~equal in Water ~78.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 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 +3315.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Custard Peppermint
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Peppermint DV% diff.
Iron 0.34mg 5.08mg 59%
Manganese 0.007mg 1.176mg 51%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 31.8mg 35%
Copper 0.03mg 0.329mg 33%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Folate 9µg 114µg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Vitamin A 52µg 212µg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Magnesium 16mg 80mg 15%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Potassium 207mg 569mg 11%
Calcium 139mg 243mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 1.706mg 10%
Phosphorus 130mg 73mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.032g 0.246g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.338mg 7%
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.11mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.129mg 5%
Fats 4g 0.94g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.266mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 0.033g 3%
Calories 122kcal 70kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.082mg 2%
Sodium 84mg 31mg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Carbs 17.6g 14.89g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.508g 1%
Protein 3.99g 3.75g 0%
Net carbs 17.6g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 4.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard 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
19%
Custard
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.786g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.