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Peppermint vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peppermint and Cereal

  • Peppermint has more Fiber, and Calcium, however, Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 517% more.
  • Peppermint has 24 times more Calcium than Cereal. Peppermint has 243mg of Calcium, while Cereal has 10mg.
  • Peppermint is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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 +2330%
Contains more Magnesium +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +441.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +140.1%
Contains more Manganese +48.9%
Contains more Iron +570.5%
Contains more Zinc +584.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
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 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +2330%
Contains more Magnesium +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +441.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +140.1%
Contains more Manganese +48.9%
Contains more Iron +570.5%
Contains more Zinc +584.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 77

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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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin A +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1354.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1636.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4540.3%
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 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1354.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1636.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4540.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1980.7%
Contains more Protein +61.6%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +483.3%
Contains more Other +26%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Water +1980.7%
Contains more Protein +61.6%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +483.3%
Contains more Other +26%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.26
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.26

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 3.75g 6.06g Cereal
Fats 0.94g 1.08g Cereal
Carbs 14.89g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 70kcal 378kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 1.4g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 10mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 80mg 19mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 77mg Cereal
Potassium 569mg 105mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 795mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.329mg 0.137mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.79mg Peppermint
Selenium 6.3µg Cereal
Vitamin A 4248IU 2792IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cereal
Vitamin C 31.8mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.226mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 114µg Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.154mg 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.281mg 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.161mg 0.113mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.187mg 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.075mg 0.162mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.26g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.204g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.354g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Cereal
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
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.