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Ground beef vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ground beef and peppermint different?

  • Ground beef is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, iron, fiber, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 104% higher.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than peppermint (70).

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Peppermint, fresh are the varieties used in this article.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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 +426.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +370.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +636.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.1%
Contains more IronIron +123.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12966.7%

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.
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1528.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +536.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1535.1%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 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 +22087.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef 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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg 104%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.176mg 51%
Zinc 5.84mg 1.11mg 43%
Protein 23.87g 3.75g 40%
Selenium 19.1µg 35%
Iron 2.27mg 5.08mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.079mg 0.329mg 28%
Folate 7µg 114µg 27%
Saturated fat 6.073g 0.246g 26%
Vitamin A 3µg 212µg 23%
Fats 15.37g 0.94g 22%
Calcium 33mg 243mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 0.033g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 1.706mg 15%
Magnesium 17mg 80mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.129mg 14%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Phosphorus 166mg 73mg 13%
Potassium 241mg 569mg 10%
Calories 241kcal 70kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.266mg 7%
Carbs 0g 14.89g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.338mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.082mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Sodium 73mg 31mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.508g 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Trans fat 1.173g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.
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.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.