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Peppermint vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppermint and Beetroot

  • Beetroot contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3 than Peppermint.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Peppermint is 54% higher.
  • Beetroot has 106 times less Vitamin A RAE than Peppermint. Peppermint has 212µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beetroot has 2µg.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Beets, 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 +1418.8%
Contains more Iron +535%
Contains more Magnesium +247.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +75.1%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Zinc +217.1%
Contains more Copper +338.7%
Contains more Manganese +257.4%
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 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1418.8%
Contains more Iron +535%
Contains more Magnesium +247.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +75.1%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Zinc +217.1%
Contains more Copper +338.7%
Contains more Manganese +257.4%

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 +12772.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +549%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Equal in Folate - 109
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% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +12772.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +549%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Equal in Folate - 109

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +132.9%
Contains more Fats +452.9%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Contains more Water +11.4%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +132.9%
Contains more Fats +452.9%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Contains more Water +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.032
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.032

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Beetroot
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 Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 6.76g Peppermint
Protein 3.75g 1.61g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.17g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 9.56g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 43kcal Peppermint
Sugar 6.76g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 2.8g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 16mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.8mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 23mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 40mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 325mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 78mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.35mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.075mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 4248IU 33IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 2µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 31.8mg 4.9mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.031mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.04mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.334mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.155mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.067mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 109µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.019mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.047mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.048mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.068mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.018mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.046mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.056mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.021mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.032g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.06g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
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?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.