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Mustard vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mustard and Peppermint

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A, Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 in Peppermint is higher than in Mustard.
  • Mustard covers your daily Sodium needs 47% more than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.3%
Contains more IronIron +215.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +178.7%

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 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3797.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1528.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 FatsFats +255.3%
Contains more OtherOther +90.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.4%
~equal in Protein ~3.75g
~equal in Water ~78.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -13%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6512.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Peppermint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Mustard Peppermint Opinion
Calories 60kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Protein 3.74g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 3.34g 0.94g Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 1.83g 6.89g Peppermint
Carbs 5.83g 14.89g Peppermint
Magnesium 48mg 80mg Peppermint
Calcium 63mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 152mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 1.61mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Sugar 0.92g Peppermint
Fiber 4g 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.074mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.64mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 73mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 31mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 109IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 5µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.082mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Folate 7µg 114µg Peppermint
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Peppermint
Choline 22.4mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.246g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.033g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.508g Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.167mg 0.154mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.292mg 0.281mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg 0.161mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg 0.053mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.189mg 0.187mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg 0.075mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
11%
Mustard
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 1073mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.