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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.
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% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.316mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
2% 28% 68%
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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
20% 37% 43%
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
~equal in 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.
Peppermint Chestnut
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Chestnut DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
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)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.