Fenugreek vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fenugreek and peppermint
- Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, peppermint is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Fenugreek covers your daily need for iron, 356% more than peppermint.
- Fenugreek has 5 times more vitamin B6 than peppermint. While fenugreek has 0.6mg of vitamin B6, peppermint has only 0.129mg.
- The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, fenugreek seed 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +560% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +237.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +305.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +292.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +365.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +960% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6966.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +513.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +581.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +291.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +789.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 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 | -83.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 5.08mg | 356% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.329mg | 87% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 8g | 66% |
| Protein | 23g | 3.75g | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.129mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 73mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 31.8mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 80mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 212µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.082mg | 20% |
| Folate | 57µg | 114µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 14.89g | 14% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 70kcal | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 1.11mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.266mg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 0.94g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 176mg | 243mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.246g | 6% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 569mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 1.176mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.706mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 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
30%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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.