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Peppermint vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between peppermint and cheese sandwich?

  • Peppermint is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, fiber, copper, and folate, yet cheese sandwich is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B1.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 84% more.
  • Peppermint has 21 times more vitamin C than cheese sandwich. While peppermint has 31.8mg of vitamin C, cheese sandwich has only 1.5mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in peppermint is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is lower.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types 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.
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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.9%
Contains more IronIron +93.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +423.3%
~equal in Manganese ~1.083mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2020%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +909.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2357.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2559.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +290.9%
Contains more OtherOther +114.7%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31266.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1704.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 9.166g 58%
Selenium 24.3µg 44%
Phosphorus 73mg 382mg 44%
Fats 0.94g 25g 37%
Sodium 31mg 839mg 35%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 1.5mg 34%
Iron 5.08mg 2.62mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 10.351g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.358mg 23%
Vitamin A 212µg 21µg 21%
Calories 70kcal 497kcal 21%
Fiber 8g 3.1g 20%
Copper 0.329mg 0.16mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.246g 4.129g 18%
Carbs 14.89g 58.2g 14%
Folate 114µg 64µg 13%
Protein 3.75g 9.8g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.427mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.261mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 3.185mg 9%
Potassium 569mg 306mg 8%
Magnesium 80mg 54mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.622mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Manganese 1.176mg 1.083mg 4%
Calcium 243mg 204mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.87mg 2%
Net carbs 6.89g 55.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.883g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.