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Peppermint vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between peppermint and black turtle bean

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, black turtle bean is richer in folate, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than black turtle bean.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peppermint is 70, while the glycemic index of black turtle bean is 20.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, 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.
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 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +163.6%
Contains more IronIron +71.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +204%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +502.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%

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% 0% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +997.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +289.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +615%
Contains more ProteinProtein +466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.8%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%
~equal in Fats ~0.9g

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
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +136.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.232g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Black turtle bean
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Black turtle bean DV% diff.
Folate 114µg 444µg 83%
Copper 0.329mg 1mg 75%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.9mg 68%
Phosphorus 73mg 440mg 52%
Iron 5.08mg 8.7mg 45%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Protein 3.75g 21.25g 35%
Fiber 8g 15.5g 30%
Potassium 569mg 1500mg 27%
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg 24%
Magnesium 80mg 160mg 19%
Carbs 14.89g 63.25g 16%
Calories 70kcal 339kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.286mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.899mg 11%
Zinc 1.11mg 2.2mg 10%
Calcium 243mg 160mg 8%
Manganese 1.176mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.193mg 6%
Selenium 3.2µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.955mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Sodium 31mg 9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.387g 1%
Fats 0.94g 0.9g 0%
Net carbs 6.89g 47.75g N/A
Sugar 2.12g N/A
Saturated fat 0.246g 0.232g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0.078g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.894mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 1.697mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 1.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.32mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 1.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.592mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Black turtle bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
60%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
135%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.