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Onion powder vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between onion powder and peppermint

  • Onion powder has more vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, zinc, and calcium; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than onion powder.
  • Peppermint has 6 times less vitamin B1 than onion powder. Onion powder has 0.457mg of vitamin B1, while peppermint has 0.082mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, onion powder 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 81% 115% 87% 146% 197% 110% 138% 9.5% 170% 78%
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 +41.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.5%
~equal in Manganese ~1.176mg

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 78% 0% 5.4% 0% 114% 18% 6% 44% 166% 0% 10% 48% 21%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +457.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +456.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +431.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 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 +177.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +431.4%
Contains more OtherOther +128.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1359.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 28% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.219 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.31 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 -11%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +512.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion powder Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.718mg 0.129mg 45%
Phosphorus 322mg 73mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.457mg 0.082mg 31%
Fiber 15.2g 8g 29%
Copper 0.59mg 0.329mg 29%
Zinc 4.05mg 1.11mg 27%
Selenium 14.3µg 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Carbs 79.12g 14.89g 21%
Iron 3.9mg 5.08mg 15%
Calories 341kcal 70kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.266mg 14%
Calcium 384mg 243mg 14%
Protein 10.41g 3.75g 13%
Folate 64µg 114µg 13%
Potassium 985mg 569mg 12%
Vitamin C 23.4mg 31.8mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 1.706mg 9%
Magnesium 113mg 80mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.732mg 0.338mg 8%
Choline 39mg 7%
Manganese 1.3mg 1.176mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Sodium 73mg 31mg 2%
Fructose 1.67g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.31g 0.508g 1%
Fats 1.04g 0.94g 0%
Net carbs 63.92g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 6.63g N/A
Saturated fat 0.219g 0.246g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.202g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.14mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.14mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.28mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.17mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.16mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion powder 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
39%
Onion powder
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
Onion powder
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder
Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion powder
Onion powder is relatively richer in minerals
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. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/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.