Peppermint vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between peppermint and carambola
- Carambola contains less vitamin A, iron, manganese, folate, calcium, copper, fiber, vitamin B2, magnesium, and potassium than peppermint.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 84% higher.
- Carambola has 81 times less calcium than peppermint. Peppermint has 243mg of calcium, while carambola has 3mg.
- Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than carambola.
Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +327.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +508.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3078.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +485.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1562.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +364.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +658.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +260.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +184.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.03g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 0.08mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.037mg | 50% |
| Folate | 114µg | 12µg | 26% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 3mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 3µg | 23% |
| Fiber | 8g | 2.8g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.137mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.016mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 133mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.017mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.367mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.014mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 1.04g | 5% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 6.73g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 34.4mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.184g | 2% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 31kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 31mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
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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
33%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.