Parsley vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Parsley and Peppermint
- Parsley has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Iron, and Folate, while Peppermint has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Magnesium.
- Parsley's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 112% higher.
- Peppermint contains 2 times less Vitamin A than Parsley. Parsley contains 421µg of Vitamin A, while Peppermint contains 212µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Parsley, fresh 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +22% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +635% |
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 CVitamin C | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
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 | -46.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +793.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +309.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 70kcal |
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| Protein | 2.97g | 3.75g |
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| Fats | 0.79g | 0.94g |
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| Vitamin C | 133mg | 31.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.03g | 6.89g |
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| Carbs | 6.33g | 14.89g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 80mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 243mg |
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| Potassium | 554mg | 569mg |
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| Iron | 6.2mg | 5.08mg |
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| Sugar | 0.85g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 8g |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.329mg |
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| Zinc | 1.07mg | 1.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 73mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 31mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8424IU | 4248IU |
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| Vitamin A | 421µg | 212µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75mg |
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| Manganese | 0.16mg | 1.176mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 1.706mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.129mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg |
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| Folate | 152µg | 114µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.132g | 0.246g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.508g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.281mg |
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| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.191mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.075mg |
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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
408%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)