Peppermint vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Peppermint and Dandelion greens
- Peppermint has more Manganese, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Dandelion greens has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% higher.
- Dandelion greens contain 4 times less Folate than Peppermint. Peppermint contains 114µg of Folate, while Dandelion greens contain 27µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Dandelion greens, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +243.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +302.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.6% |
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.8% |
~equal in
Water
~85.6g
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Other
~1.8g
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +135.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 70kcal | 45kcal |
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| Protein | 3.75g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.94g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.89g | 5.7g |
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| Carbs | 14.89g | 9.2g |
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| Magnesium | 80mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 243mg | 187mg |
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| Potassium | 569mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 3.1mg |
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| Sugar | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.171mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 73mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 31mg | 76mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4248IU | 10161IU |
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| Vitamin A | 212µg | 508µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.44mg |
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| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.342mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.806mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg |
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| Folate | 114µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.246g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.306g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.281mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg |
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| Valine | 0.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.075mg |
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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
47%
228%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.