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Horseradish vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horseradish and peppermint different?

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, vitamin B2, folate, and magnesium than horseradish.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 85% higher.
  • Horseradish contains 14 times more sodium than peppermint. While horseradish contains 420mg of sodium, peppermint contains only 31mg.
  • Horseradish has a lower glycemic index (35) than peppermint (70).

Horseradish, prepared 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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.3%
Contains more IronIron +1109.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +467.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +833.3%

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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1008.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +342%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 +217.8%
Contains more FatsFats +36.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.9%
~equal in Water ~78.65g
~equal in Other ~1.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +293.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Peppermint DV% diff.
Iron 0.42mg 5.08mg 58%
Manganese 0.126mg 1.176mg 46%
Copper 0.058mg 0.329mg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.266mg 19%
Calcium 56mg 243mg 19%
Fiber 3.3g 8g 19%
Sodium 420mg 31mg 17%
Folate 57µg 114µg 14%
Magnesium 27mg 80mg 13%
Potassium 246mg 569mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 1.706mg 8%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 31.8mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.082mg 6%
Phosphorus 31mg 73mg 6%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Protein 1.18g 3.75g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.338mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.129mg 4%
Zinc 0.83mg 1.11mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.09g 0.246g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.508g 1%
Calories 48kcal 70kcal 1%
Carbs 11.29g 14.89g 1%
Fats 0.69g 0.94g 0%
Net carbs 7.99g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 7.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.13g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horseradish 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
13%
Horseradish
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Horseradish
Horseradish is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.