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Peppermint vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between peppermint and cream cheese

  • Cream cheese contains less vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, copper, fiber, folate, and magnesium than peppermint.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 100% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in peppermint is lower.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.1%
Contains more IronIron +4518.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1727.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +122%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10590.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.6%

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% 71% 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 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1774.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +169.7%
Contains more WaterWater +49.5%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64%
Contains more FatsFats +3563.8%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26890.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.246g 20.213g 91%
Iron 5.08mg 0.11mg 62%
Fats 0.94g 34.44g 52%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.011mg 51%
Copper 0.329mg 0.018mg 35%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Folate 114µg 9µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 8.907g 22%
Magnesium 80mg 9mg 17%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Calcium 243mg 97mg 15%
Calories 70kcal 350kcal 14%
Potassium 569mg 132mg 13%
Sodium 31mg 314mg 12%
Vitamin A 212µg 308µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.091mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 1.483g 7%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.5mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.056mg 6%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Phosphorus 73mg 107mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.023mg 5%
Protein 3.75g 6.15g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.517mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.23mg 3%
Carbs 14.89g 5.52g 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Net carbs 6.89g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Cream cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Peppermint
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.967g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.