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Peppermint vs. Chili powder spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peppermint and Chili powder spice

  • Peppermint has more Vitamin C, however, Chili powder spice is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Chili powder spice covers your daily need of Iron 153% more than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint has 45 times more Vitamin C than Chili powder spice. While Peppermint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C, Chili powder spice has only 0.7mg.
  • Peppermint has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Spices, chili powder.

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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 less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +35.8%
Contains more Iron +240.6%
Contains more Magnesium +86.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +311%
Contains more Potassium +242.7%
Contains more Zinc +287.4%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Manganese +44.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 99% 649% 107% 129% 173% 374% 118% 334% 222% 112%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +35.8%
Contains more Iron +240.6%
Contains more Magnesium +86.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +311%
Contains more Potassium +242.7%
Contains more Zinc +287.4%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Manganese +44.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +4442.9%
Contains more Folate +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +598%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1523.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1779% 763% 0% 3% 63% 217% 218% 54% 484% 22% 0% 265%
Contains more Vitamin C +4442.9%
Contains more Folate +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +598%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1523.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +631.6%
Contains more Protein +258.9%
Contains more Fats +1419.1%
Contains more Carbs +233.8%
Contains more Other +567.2%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
Contains more Water +631.6%
Contains more Protein +258.9%
Contains more Fats +1419.1%
Contains more Carbs +233.8%
Contains more Other +567.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9630.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1476%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.006 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9630.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1476%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Chili powder spice Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 14.9g Chili powder spice
Protein 3.75g 13.46g Chili powder spice
Fats 0.94g 14.28g Chili powder spice
Carbs 14.89g 49.7g Chili powder spice
Calories 70kcal 282kcal Chili powder spice
Fructose 4.29g Chili powder spice
Sugar 7.19g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 34.8g Chili powder spice
Calcium 243mg 330mg Chili powder spice
Iron 5.08mg 17.3mg Chili powder spice
Magnesium 80mg 149mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 73mg 300mg Chili powder spice
Potassium 569mg 1950mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 31mg 2867mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 4.3mg Chili powder spice
Copper 0.329mg 1mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 1.176mg 1.7mg Chili powder spice
Selenium 20.4µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin A 4248IU 29650IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 1483µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0.7mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.25mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.94mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 11.6mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 2.094mg Chili powder spice
Folate 114µg 28µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 105.7µg Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.07mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.154mg 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.39mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.281mg 0.63mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.161mg 0.36mg Chili powder spice
Methionine 0.053mg 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.37mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.187mg 0.54mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.075mg 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 0.246g 2.462g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 3.211g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 8.006g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Chili powder spice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Peppermint
322%
Chili powder spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
231%
Chili powder spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 2836mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.