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Fast food vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fast food and peppermint

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while peppermint has more vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, iron, fiber, and copper.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 84% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in peppermint is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 ZincZinc +127%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.8%
Contains more IronIron +66%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +229.4%

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.
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2255.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +340.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1177.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.6%
Contains more WaterWater +104.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +14551.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.176mg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Protein 16.52g 3.75g 26%
Fiber 1.7g 8g 25%
Iron 3.06mg 5.08mg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.706mg 24%
Copper 0.121mg 0.329mg 23%
Vitamin A 9µg 212µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.082mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.246g 19%
Calcium 62mg 243mg 18%
Fats 12.01g 0.94g 17%
Sodium 331mg 31mg 13%
Magnesium 27mg 80mg 13%
Zinc 2.52mg 1.11mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.033g 12%
Calories 297kcal 70kcal 11%
Potassium 197mg 569mg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Phosphorus 134mg 73mg 9%
Folate 80µg 114µg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.508g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.266mg 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Carbs 31.5g 14.89g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.129mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.338mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.