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Oats vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between oats and peppermint

  • Oats have more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B5; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 163% more.
  • Oats have 9 times more vitamin B1 than peppermint. Oats have 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while peppermint has 0.082mg.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than oats.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oats 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.
Oats
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +121.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +616.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
~equal in Iron ~5.08mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Oats
2
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +830.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.129mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
3
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +350.4%
Contains more FatsFats +634%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +345.1%
Contains more WaterWater +856.8%
~equal in Other ~1.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +399%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Peppermint DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 1.176mg 163%
Phosphorus 523mg 73mg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.082mg 57%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Copper 0.626mg 0.329mg 33%
Zinc 3.97mg 1.11mg 26%
Protein 16.89g 3.75g 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Magnesium 177mg 80mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.338mg 20%
Calcium 54mg 243mg 19%
Carbs 66.27g 14.89g 17%
Calories 389kcal 70kcal 16%
Folate 56µg 114µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.508g 14%
Fiber 10.6g 8g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.266mg 10%
Fats 6.9g 0.94g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.033g 5%
Iron 4.72mg 5.08mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.706mg 5%
Potassium 429mg 569mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.246g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.129mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 6.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.971g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.