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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 A, vitamin C, iron, 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.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index than peppermint.

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.
Pecan
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
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 +51.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +308.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +282.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more IronIron +100.8%

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
6
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
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 +704.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2790.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
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 ProteinProtein +144.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7556.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2134.4%
Contains more OtherOther +19.6%
~equal in Carbs ~14.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 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 +123539.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4154.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 1.176mg 145%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.508g 141%
Fats 71.97g 0.94g 109%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 0.033g 102%
Copper 1.2mg 0.329mg 97%
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.082mg 48%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 31.8mg 34%
Iron 2.53mg 5.08mg 32%
Zinc 4.53mg 1.11mg 31%
Calories 691kcal 70kcal 31%
Phosphorus 277mg 73mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.18g 0.246g 27%
Folate 22µg 114µg 23%
Vitamin A 3µg 212µg 23%
Calcium 70mg 243mg 17%
Protein 9.17g 3.75g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.338mg 11%
Magnesium 121mg 80mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.266mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 9%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Selenium 3.8µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.129mg 6%
Fiber 9.6g 8g 6%
Potassium 410mg 569mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 1.706mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Sodium 0mg 31mg 1%
Carbs 13.86g 14.89g 0%
Net carbs 4.26g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0.075mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
33%
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.