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Peppermint vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peppermint and Arrowroot

  • Peppermint has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, while Arrowroot has more Folate.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 56% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 212 times less Vitamin A RAE than Peppermint. Peppermint contains 212µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Arrowroot contains 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 Calcium +3950%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Copper +171.9%
Contains more Manganese +575.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3950%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Copper +171.9%
Contains more Manganese +575.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +22257.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1573.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +196.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.693
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +22257.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1573.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +196.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.693

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Protein +13.1%
Equal in Water - 80.75
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Protein +13.1%
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 3.75g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.94g 0.2g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 13.39g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 65kcal Peppermint
Fiber 8g 1.3g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 6mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 2.22mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 25mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 569mg 454mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 1.11mg 0.63mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.121mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.174mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 4248IU 19IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 1µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 1.9mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.059mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.693mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.292mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 114µg 338µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.004g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.092g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peppermint Arrowroot
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
51%
Peppermint
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.