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Pecan vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pecan and Peppermint?

  • Pecan is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Peppermint is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 145% higher.
  • Pecan has 25 times more Saturated Fat than Peppermint. Pecan has 6.18g of Saturated Fat, while Peppermint has 0.246g.

We used Nuts, pecans and Peppermint, fresh types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +51.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +308.1%
Contains more Copper +264.7%
Contains more Manganese +282.7%
Contains more Calcium +247.1%
Contains more Iron +100.8%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +51.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +308.1%
Contains more Copper +264.7%
Contains more Manganese +282.7%
Contains more Calcium +247.1%
Contains more Iron +100.8%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%

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.
Pecan
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +704.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7485.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +418.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
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 +704.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7485.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +418.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +144.5%
Contains more Fats +7556.4%
Contains more Water +2134.4%
Contains more Other +19.6%
Equal in Carbs - 14.89
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 Protein +144.5%
Contains more Fats +7556.4%
Contains more Water +2134.4%
Contains more Other +19.6%
Equal in Carbs - 14.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123539.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4154.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123539.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4154.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 6.89g Peppermint
Protein 9.17g 3.75g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 0.94g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 691kcal 70kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g Peppermint
Fiber 9.6g 8g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 2.53mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 121mg 80mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 73mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 0mg 31mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 1.11mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.329mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 1.176mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.082mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.338mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.129mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.058mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0.154mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.154mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg 0.281mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg 0.161mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg 0.053mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.191mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg 0.187mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg 0.075mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 0.033g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.508g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.934g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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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?
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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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.