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Peppermint vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peppermint and Caramel different?

  • Peppermint is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, while Caramel is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need of Iron 62% more than Caramel.
  • Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat.

Peppermint, fresh and Candies, caramels 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.
Contains more Calcium +76.1%
Contains more Iron +3528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +370.6%
Contains more Potassium +165.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.3%
Contains more Copper +1727.8%
Contains more Manganese +10590.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +76.1%
Contains more Iron +3528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +370.6%
Contains more Potassium +165.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.3%
Contains more Copper +1727.8%
Contains more Manganese +10590.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%

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 +10014.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +7850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1052.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Folate +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.256
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +10014.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +7850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1052.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Folate +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.256

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +825.3%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Fats +761.7%
Contains more Carbs +417.1%
Equal in Other - 1.8
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +825.3%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Fats +761.7%
Contains more Carbs +417.1%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4572.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +584.6%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4572.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +584.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 77g Caramel
Protein 3.75g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.94g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 14.89g 77g Caramel
Calories 70kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 0g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 138mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.14mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 17mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 569mg 214mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 245mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.44mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.018mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.011mg Peppermint
Selenium 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 4248IU 42IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 12µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0.4mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.256mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.148mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.056mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 4µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.154mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.281mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.161mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.053mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.187mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.075mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 2.476g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.