Peppermint vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between peppermint and croissant
- Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, copper, fiber, and calcium; however, croissant is higher in vitamin B1.
- Peppermint covers your daily need for vitamin A, 70% more than croissant.
- Peppermint has 159 times more vitamin C than croissant. While peppermint has 31.8mg of vitamin C, croissant has only 0.2mg.
- Peppermint has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Croissants, butter.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +556.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +382.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +311.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +256.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +373.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +239% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2134% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16642.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 11.659g | 52% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 41% | |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 2.03mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.33mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 0.2mg | 35% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 21g | 31% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.08mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.388mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 2.6g | 22% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 37mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 467mg | 19% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 406kcal | 17% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 16mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 5.525g | 14% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 118mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 45.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.861mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 8.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 114µg | 88µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.058mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 1.094g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 2.188mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.241mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 206µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.413g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.