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Lentil vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lentil and peppermint

  • Lentil has more folate and phosphorus; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, calcium, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 85% higher.
  • Peppermint has 2 times less phosphorus than lentil. Lentil has 180mg of phosphorus, while peppermint has 73mg.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than lentil.

Food types used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 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 ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1178.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more IronIron +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.1%

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.
Lentil
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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 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2020%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 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 +140.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.2%
Contains more FatsFats +147.4%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +113.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 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 -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +190.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.5mg 31.8mg 34%
Manganese 0.494mg 1.176mg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Calcium 19mg 243mg 22%
Iron 3.33mg 5.08mg 22%
Folate 181µg 114µg 17%
Phosphorus 180mg 73mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.266mg 15%
Protein 9.02g 3.75g 11%
Magnesium 36mg 80mg 10%
Copper 0.251mg 0.329mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.082mg 7%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Potassium 369mg 569mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.338mg 6%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.129mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 1.706mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.508g 2%
Calories 116kcal 70kcal 2%
Carbs 20.13g 14.89g 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 31mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.053g 0.246g 1%
Fats 0.38g 0.94g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Zinc 1.27mg 1.11mg 1%
Net carbs 12.23g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Fiber 7.9g 8g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.323mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.654mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.63mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.077mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.448mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.254mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil 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
25%
Lentil
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.