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Peppermint vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peppermint and Plantain raw

  • Peppermint has more Iron, Copper, Calcium, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Magnesium, while Plantain raw has more Vitamin B6.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 56% higher.
  • Plantain raw contains 81 times less Calcium than Peppermint. Peppermint contains 243mg of Calcium, while Plantain raw contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Plantains, 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.
Peppermint
Peppermint
8
:
2
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Calcium +8000%
Contains more Iron +746.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.7%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +692.9%
Contains more Copper +306.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Peppermint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Plantain raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +8000%
Contains more Iron +746.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.7%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +692.9%
Contains more Copper +306.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%

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.
Peppermint
Peppermint
7
:
3
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Vitamin A +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Folate +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.8%
Peppermint
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%
Plantain raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Folate +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppermint
Peppermint
4
:
1
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Protein +188.5%
Contains more Fats +154.1%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Contains more Carbs +114.2%
Peppermint
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Plantain raw
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +188.5%
Contains more Fats +154.1%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Contains more Carbs +114.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppermint
Peppermint
2
:
1
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.032
Peppermint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Plantain raw
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.032

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 3.75g 1.3g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.37g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 31.89g Plantain raw
Calories 70kcal 122kcal Plantain raw
Sugar 15g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 2.3g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 3mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.6mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 37mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 34mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 499mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 1.11mg 0.14mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.081mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 1.5µg Plantain raw
Vitamin A 4248IU 1127IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 56µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.14mg Plantain raw
Vitamin C 31.8mg 18.4mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.052mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.054mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.686mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.26mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 114µg 22µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.015mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.034mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.036mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.059mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.06mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.017mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.044mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.046mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.064mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.143g Plantain raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.032g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.069g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint 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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.