Peppermint vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between peppermint and amaranth leaves?
- Peppermint is higher in iron, vitamin A, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B5, yet amaranth leaves are higher in vitamin C.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for iron is 35% more.
- Peppermint has 5 times more vitamin B5 than amaranth leaves. While peppermint has 0.338mg of vitamin B5, amaranth leaves have only 0.064mg.
We used Peppermint, fresh and Amaranth leaves, raw types 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 | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +203.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +428.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.8% |
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:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +184.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +270.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
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
0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +245.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg | 950% | |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 2.32mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.162mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 43.3mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.885mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.158mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.658mg | 7% |
| Folate | 114µg | 85µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 146µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 55mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.192mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 4.02g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 215mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 2.46g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.147g | 2% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 23kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 611mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.091g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Sodium | 31mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
247%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.