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Peppermint vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peppermint and Figs

  • Figs have less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need of Iron 59% more than Figs.
  • Peppermint has 30 times more Vitamin A RAE than Figs. While Peppermint has 212µg of Vitamin A RAE, Figs have only 7µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Figs, raw.

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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 Calcium +594.3%
Contains more Iron +1273%
Contains more Magnesium +370.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.4%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +818.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
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 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +594.3%
Contains more Iron +1273%
Contains more Magnesium +370.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.4%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +818.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%

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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Figs
Contains more Vitamin A +2891.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +1800%
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 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +2891.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +213.3%
Contains more Other +168.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Equal in Water - 79.11
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +213.3%
Contains more Other +168.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Equal in Water - 79.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Figs Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 16.28g Figs
Protein 3.75g 0.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.3g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 19.18g Figs
Calories 70kcal 74kcal Figs
Sugar 16.26g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 2.9g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 35mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.37mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 17mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 14mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 232mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 1.11mg 0.15mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.07mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.128mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 4248IU 142IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 7µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 31.8mg 2mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.06mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.05mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.4mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.3mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.113mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 6µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.006mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.024mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.023mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.033mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.03mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.006mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.018mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.028mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.011mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.144g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Figs
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
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.