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Peppermint vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppermint and Barbecue sauce

  • Barbecue sauce contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B2 than Peppermint.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Peppermint is 56% higher.
  • Barbecue sauce has 57 times less Folate than Peppermint. Peppermint has 114µg of Folate, while Barbecue sauce has 2µg.
  • Peppermint is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 +636.4%
Contains more Iron +693.8%
Contains more Magnesium +515.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +265%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +552.9%
Contains more Copper +356.9%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
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 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Calcium +636.4%
Contains more Iron +693.8%
Contains more Magnesium +515.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +265%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +552.9%
Contains more Copper +356.9%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%

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 +1796.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Folate +5600%
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 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1796.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Folate +5600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +357.3%
Contains more Fats +49.2%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +173.8%
Contains more Other +73.4%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +357.3%
Contains more Fats +49.2%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +173.8%
Contains more Other +73.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.5%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 3.75g 0.82g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.63g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 70kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 0.9g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 33mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.64mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 13mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 20mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 232mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 1027mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.17mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.072mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.126mg Peppermint
Selenium 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 4248IU 224IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 11µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0.6mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.023mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.056mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.597mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.164mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.075mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 2µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 1.8µg Barbecue sauce
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 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.101g Peppermint
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Barbecue sauce
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
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 996mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.