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Peppermint vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppermint and Daikon

  • Daikon contains less Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin C than Peppermint.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Peppermint is 59% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Radishes, oriental, 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 +800%
Contains more Iron +1170%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.4%
Contains more Potassium +150.7%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Manganese +2994.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
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 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +1170%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.4%
Contains more Potassium +150.7%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Manganese +2994.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%

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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Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +753%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.4%
Contains more Folate +307.1%
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 0% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +753%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.4%
Contains more Folate +307.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +525%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Carbs +263.2%
Contains more Other +205.2%
Contains more Water +20.3%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +525%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Carbs +263.2%
Contains more Other +205.2%
Contains more Water +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1028.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1028.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Daikon
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 Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 2.5g Peppermint
Protein 3.75g 0.6g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.1g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 4.1g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 18kcal Peppermint
Sugar 2.5g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 1.6g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 27mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.4mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 16mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 23mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 227mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 21mg Daikon
Zinc 1.11mg 0.15mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.115mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.038mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 4248IU 0IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 22mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.02mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.02mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.2mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.138mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.046mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 28µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.003mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.025mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.026mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.031mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.03mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.006mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.02mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.028mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.011mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.017g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.045g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Daikon
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
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
12%
Daikon

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 - 2.5g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.