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Margarine vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Margarine and Peppermint

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, while Peppermint has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin C, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 75% higher.
  • Peppermint contains 4 times less Vitamin A RAE than Margarine. Margarine contains 819µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Peppermint contains 212µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Peppermint is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, 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.
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Calcium +8000%
Contains more Iron +8366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1360%
Contains more Potassium +3061.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Calcium +8000%
Contains more Iron +8366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1360%
Contains more Potassium +3061.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +618.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7317.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +11300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +618.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7317.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +11300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +8486.2%
Contains more Protein +2243.8%
Contains more Carbs +2027.1%
Contains more Water +376.1%
Equal in Other - 1.77
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 Fats +8486.2%
Contains more Protein +2243.8%
Contains more Carbs +2027.1%
Contains more Water +376.1%
Equal in Other - 1.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117709.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4683.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117709.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4683.9%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Margarine Peppermint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 6.89g Peppermint
Protein 0.16g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 80.71g 0.94g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 717kcal 70kcal Margarine
Fiber 0g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 3mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 0.06mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 3mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 5mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 18mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 2mg 31mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 3577IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 212µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 1µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Peppermint
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.246g Peppermint
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.033g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.508g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Peppermint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Margarine
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.943g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.