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Peppermint vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peppermint and Chard raw

  • Peppermint has more Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Chard raw has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 41% higher.
  • Chard raw contains 8 times less Folate than Peppermint. Peppermint contains 114µg of Folate, while Chard raw contains 14µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Peppermint is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Chard, swiss, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +376.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.1%
Contains more IronIron +182.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~81mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 100% 367% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44%
~equal in Vitamin C ~30mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.3%
Contains more FatsFats +370%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +298.1%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +625.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Chard raw Opinion
Calories 70kcal 19kcal Peppermint
Protein 3.75g 1.8g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.2g Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 30mg Peppermint
Net carbs 6.89g 2.14g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 3.74g Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 81mg Chard raw
Calcium 243mg 51mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 379mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 1.8mg Peppermint
Sugar 1.1g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 1.6g Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.179mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.36mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 46mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 213mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 4248IU 6116IU Chard raw
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 306µg Chard raw
Vitamin E 1.89mg Chard raw
Manganese 1.176mg 0.366mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.9µg Chard raw
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.04mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.09mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.4mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.172mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.099mg Peppermint
Vitamin K 830µg Chard raw
Folate 114µg 14µg Peppermint
Choline 18mg Chard raw
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.03g Chard raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.04g Chard raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.07g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.017mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.083mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.147mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.13mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.099mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.019mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.11mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.11mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.036mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Peppermint
206%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.

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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.