Dried fruit vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between dried fruit and peppermint?
- Dried fruit is richer in potassium, yet peppermint is richer in manganese, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, magnesium, and zinc.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for manganese is 41% higher.
- Dried fruit has 2 times more potassium than peppermint. Dried fruit has 1162mg of potassium, while peppermint has 569mg.
- Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index than peppermint.
We used Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked and Peppermint, fresh types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +104.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +341.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +184.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3080% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +446.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +259.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1040% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +320.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +154.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 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 | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +586.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 1.176mg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 31.8mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 5.08mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 29% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 114µg | 26% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 243mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 569mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 14.89g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.266mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 80mg | 11% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 70kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.082mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 1.706mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 212µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.338mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 8g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.329mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.94g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 3.75g | 1% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 73mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
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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
24%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.