Dandelion greens vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Dandelion greens and Peppermint
- Dandelion greens have more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Peppermint have more Manganese, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% higher.
- Peppermint contains 2 times less Vitamin A than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A, while Peppermint contains 212µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +243.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +302.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +322.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.8% |
~equal in
Water
~78.65g
~equal in
Other
~1.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +135.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 45kcal | 70kcal |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 3.75g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.94g |
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| Vitamin C | 35mg | 31.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.7g | 6.89g |
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| Carbs | 9.2g | 14.89g |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 80mg |
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| Calcium | 187mg | 243mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 569mg |
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| Iron | 3.1mg | 5.08mg |
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| Sugar | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 8g |
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| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.329mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 73mg |
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| Sodium | 76mg | 31mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10161IU | 4248IU |
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| Vitamin A | 508µg | 212µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.342mg | 1.176mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.806mg | 1.706mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.251mg | 0.129mg |
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 114µg |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 0.246g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.508g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.281mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg |
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| Valine | 0.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.075mg |
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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
228%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens 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 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.