Peppermint vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peppermint and chestnut
- Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, calcium, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and magnesium; however, chestnut is higher in copper and vitamin B6.
- Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than chestnut.
- Chestnut contains 5 times less calcium than peppermint. Peppermint contains 243mg of calcium, while chestnut contains 46mg.
- The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +48.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +428.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +149.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1342.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.26g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.545g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 1.73mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 1µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 46mg | 20% |
| Folate | 114µg | 38µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.472mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.854mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.104mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.233mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.731mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 26.7mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 715mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 27.76g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 2g | 4% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 131kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 1.38g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 31mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.545g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)