Peppermint vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peppermint and basil different?
- Peppermint is richer in fiber, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, folate, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B3, while basil is higher in copper and vitamin A.
- Peppermint covers your daily need for fiber, 26% more than basil.
- Peppermint contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than basil. Peppermint contains 0.266mg of vitamin B2, while basil contains 0.076mg.
Peppermint, fresh and Basil, fresh types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
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 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +461.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Fiber | 8g | 1.6g | 26% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 3.17mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.076mg | 15% |
| Folate | 114µg | 68µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 295mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 177mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 264µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.385mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.902mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 64mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 2.65g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 23kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 3.15g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.389g | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 1.148mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
33%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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.