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, yet peppermint is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, manganese, fiber, folate, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 76% 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +17.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +207.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +203.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +832.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +398.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +159.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210.5% |
~equal in
Water
~78.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1084.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.246g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.329mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 1.176mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 8g | 25% |
| Folate | 44µg | 114µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 243mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.082mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 569mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 80mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.129mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 5.08mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 212µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.706mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.266mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Protein | 2.37g | 3.75g | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 14.89g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 0.94g | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 49mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.508g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 70kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.246g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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