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Peppermint vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peppermint and Baking powder

  • Peppermint has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 563% more than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 Magnesium +196.3%
Contains more Potassium +2745%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +11000%
Contains more Copper +3190%
Contains more Manganese +10590.9%
Contains more Calcium +2318.1%
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +2901.4%
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 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +196.3%
Contains more Potassium +2745%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +11000%
Contains more Copper +3190%
Contains more Manganese +10590.9%
Contains more Calcium +2318.1%
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +2901.4%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1473%
Contains more Carbs +86%
Contains more Other +3702.3%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1473%
Contains more Carbs +86%
Contains more Other +3702.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 27.5g Baking powder
Protein 3.75g 0g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 27.7g Baking powder
Calories 70kcal 53kcal Peppermint
Fiber 8g 0.2g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 5.08mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 80mg 27mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 569mg 20mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 10600mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.01mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.01mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.011mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.2µg Baking powder
Vitamin A 4248IU 0IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 0µg Peppermint
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 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Baking powder
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
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 10569mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.2)
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.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.