Peppermint vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peppermint and Caraway spice different?
- Peppermint is higher in Folate, however, Caraway spice is richer in Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Caraway spice is 139% higher.
- Peppermint contains 11 times more Folate than Caraway spice. While Peppermint contains 114µg of Folate, Caraway spice contains only 10µg.
Peppermint, fresh and Spices, caraway seed are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +222.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +219.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +395.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +678.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1070.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +367.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.1% |
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:
19.77 g
Fats:
14.59 g
Carbs:
49.9 g
Water:
9.87 g
Other:
5.87 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +696.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +427.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1452.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +235.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +231.6% |
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
0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.272 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21490.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +544.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 70kcal | 333kcal |
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| Protein | 3.75g | 19.77g |
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| Fats | 0.94g | 14.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.89g | 11.9g |
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| Carbs | 14.89g | 49.9g |
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| Magnesium | 80mg | 258mg |
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| Calcium | 243mg | 689mg |
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| Potassium | 569mg | 1351mg |
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 16.23mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 38g |
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| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.91mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 5.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 73mg | 568mg |
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| Sodium | 31mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4248IU | 363IU |
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| Vitamin A | 212µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.5mg |
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| Manganese | 1.176mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 12.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.379mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 3.606mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.36mg |
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| Folate | 114µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 24.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.246g | 0.62g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 7.125g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3.272g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.244mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.756mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 0.281mg | 1.218mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg | 1.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.361mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.867mg |
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| Valine | 0.187mg | 1.037mg |
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| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.55mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
205%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.374g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
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.