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Peppermint vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between peppermint and chorizo

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, manganese, iron, vitamin C, and fiber; however, chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need for vitamin A, 85% more than chorizo.
  • Peppermint has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +344.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2937.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43%
Contains more IronIron +219.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2840%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.5%

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%
Chorizo
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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% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +668.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.9%
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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +700.5%
Contains more WaterWater +146.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +542.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3971.3%
Contains more OtherOther +121.5%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55657.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.246g 14.38g 64%
Fats 0.94g 38.27g 57%
Sodium 31mg 1235mg 52%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.04mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.63mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 18.4g 46%
Iron 5.08mg 1.59mg 44%
Protein 3.75g 24.1g 41%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.53mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Folate 114µg 2µg 28%
Copper 0.329mg 0.08mg 28%
Calcium 243mg 8mg 24%
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg 24%
Zinc 1.11mg 3.41mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 5.131mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 3.46g 20%
Calories 70kcal 455kcal 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 1.12mg 16%
Magnesium 80mg 18mg 15%
Phosphorus 73mg 150mg 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Potassium 569mg 398mg 5%
Carbs 14.89g 1.86g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.3mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 1.86g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Chorizo
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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 1204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.