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Feta vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between feta and peppermint

  • Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, peppermint is higher in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and copper.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need for vitamin A, 77% more than feta.
  • Peppermint has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 CalciumCalcium +102.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +361.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +817.7%
Contains more IronIron +681.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +928.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4100%

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.
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +256.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +278.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2163.8%
Contains more OtherOther +193.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264.1%
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 +13909.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta 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 Feta Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.246g 67%
Iron 0.65mg 5.08mg 55%
Manganese 0.028mg 1.176mg 50%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.266mg 44%
Sodium 917mg 31mg 39%
Phosphorus 337mg 73mg 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Copper 0.032mg 0.329mg 33%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Fats 21.28g 0.94g 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Calcium 493mg 243mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.129mg 23%
Protein 14.21g 3.75g 21%
Folate 32µg 114µg 21%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.11mg 16%
Potassium 62mg 569mg 15%
Magnesium 19mg 80mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.338mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.033g 11%
Calories 264kcal 70kcal 10%
Vitamin A 125µg 212µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.082mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.706mg 4%
Carbs 4.09g 14.89g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.508g 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 886mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.