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Peppermint vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between peppermint and mozzarella

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, copper, fiber, and folate, while mozzarella has more phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 75% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in peppermint is lower.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mozzarella is 27, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +498.9%
Contains more IronIron +1932%
Contains more CopperCopper +1118.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +182%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +617.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +380.3%
Contains more WaterWater +57.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +633.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1719.1%
Contains more OtherOther +35.6%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14578.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.509g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Mozzarella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mozzarella DV% diff.
Phosphorus 73mg 524mg 64%
Iron 5.08mg 0.25mg 60%
Manganese 1.176mg 51%
Calcium 243mg 731mg 49%
Protein 3.75g 27.5g 48%
Saturated fat 0.246g 10.867g 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Copper 0.329mg 0.027mg 34%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Selenium 15.7µg 29%
Folate 114µg 9µg 26%
Fats 0.94g 17.1g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Zinc 1.11mg 3.13mg 18%
Potassium 569mg 95mg 14%
Magnesium 80mg 26mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 4.844g 12%
Calories 70kcal 280kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.12mg 10%
Vitamin A 212µg 137µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.34mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.02mg 5%
Carbs 14.89g 3.1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.08mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Sodium 31mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.509g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.621g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.