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Peppermint vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between peppermint and American cheese?

  • Peppermint is higher in vitamin A, iron, manganese, and vitamin C, yet American cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% more.
  • The amount of sodium in peppermint is lower.
  • The glycemic index of American cheese is lower.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.1%
Contains more IronIron +706.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +615.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2768.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +778.1%

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.
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%
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 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1325%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302.4%
Contains more WaterWater +98.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +383.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3281.9%
Contains more OtherOther +282.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24857.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint American cheese DV% diff.
Phosphorus 73mg 641mg 81%
Saturated fat 0.246g 18.057g 81%
Calcium 243mg 1045mg 80%
Sodium 31mg 1671mg 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Iron 5.08mg 0.63mg 56%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.041mg 49%
Fats 0.94g 31.79g 47%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Copper 0.329mg 0.046mg 31%
Protein 3.75g 18.13g 29%
Folate 114µg 8µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 8.236g 21%
Calories 70kcal 371kcal 15%
Magnesium 80mg 26mg 13%
Potassium 569mg 132mg 13%
Zinc 1.11mg 2.49mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.076mg 10%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.054mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.015mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 1.286g 5%
Vitamin A 212µg 250µg 4%
Carbs 14.89g 3.7g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.234mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.403mg 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint American cheese
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
33%
Peppermint
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 1640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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