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Peppermint vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peppermint and Brown sugar different?

  • Peppermint is higher than Brown sugar in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need of Iron 55% more than Brown sugar.

Peppermint, fresh and Sugars, brown types were used in this article.

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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.
Peppermint
Peppermint
8
:
2
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Calcium +192.8%
Contains more Iron +615.5%
Contains more Magnesium +788.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1725%
Contains more Potassium +327.8%
Contains more Zinc +3600%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +1737.5%
Equal in Sodium - 28
Peppermint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Calcium +192.8%
Contains more Iron +615.5%
Contains more Magnesium +788.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1725%
Contains more Potassium +327.8%
Contains more Zinc +3600%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +1737.5%
Equal in Sodium - 28

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.
Peppermint
Peppermint
8
:
2
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.6%
Contains more Folate +11300%
Peppermint
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%
Brown sugar
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% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.6%
Contains more Folate +11300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppermint
Peppermint
4
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Protein +3025%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5769.4%
Contains more Other +293.3%
Contains more Carbs +558.8%
Peppermint
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +3025%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5769.4%
Contains more Other +293.3%
Contains more Carbs +558.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 3.75g 0.12g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 70kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 0g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 83mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.71mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 9mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 4mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 133mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 1.11mg 0.03mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.047mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.064mg Peppermint
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
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 0.11mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.132mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.041mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 1µg 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 Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.