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Oatmeal vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oatmeal and Peppermint?

  • Oatmeal is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, yet Peppermint is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 35% more.
  • Oatmeal has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Peppermint. While Oatmeal has 0.26mg of Vitamin B1, Peppermint has only 0.082mg.

We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Peppermint, fresh types 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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
3
:
7
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains more Calcium +203.8%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Potassium +832.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Zinc +79%
Contains more Copper +398.5%
Contains more Manganese +110.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Peppermint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains more Calcium +203.8%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Potassium +832.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Zinc +79%
Contains more Copper +398.5%
Contains more Manganese +110.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73

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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
5
:
5
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +881.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Peppermint
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 B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +881.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
2
:
3
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Other +210.5%
Equal in Water - 78.65
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Peppermint
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 +44.7%
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Other +210.5%
Equal in Water - 78.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
2
:
1
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1084.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.246
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Peppermint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1084.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.246

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 6.89g Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 1.36g 0.94g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 68kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Peppermint
Fiber 1.7g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 80mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 5.96mg 5.08mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 77mg 73mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 49mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.62mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.066mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.558mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.082mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 1.706mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.129mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.083mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.2mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.135mg 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.04mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.151mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.057mg 0.075mg Peppermint
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.246g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.033g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.