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Drumstick leaves vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Drumstick leaves and Peppermint?

  • Drumstick leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, yet Peppermint is richer in Copper, Fiber, Folate, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 82% higher.
  • Drumstick leaves have 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Peppermint. Drumstick leaves have 0.257mg of Vitamin B1, while Peppermint has 0.082mg.

We used Drumstick leaves, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
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 +53.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +85%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.6%

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 172% 454% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
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% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +185%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 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 +150.7%
Contains more FatsFats +48.9%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.8%
~equal in Water ~78.65g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Peppermint Opinion
Calories 64kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Protein 9.4g 3.75g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.94g Drumstick leaves
Vitamin C 51.7mg 31.8mg Drumstick leaves
Net carbs 6.28g 6.89g Peppermint
Carbs 8.28g 14.89g Peppermint
Magnesium 42mg 80mg Peppermint
Calcium 185mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 337mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 4mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Fiber 2g 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.105mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.6mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 112mg 73mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 31mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 4248IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 212µg Drumstick leaves
Manganese 1.063mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.082mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.266mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.706mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.129mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 114µg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.058mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.154mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.154mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.281mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.161mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.053mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.191mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.187mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.075mg Drumstick leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves 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
92%
Drumstick leaves
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.