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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 RAE, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~66mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
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
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
35% 3% 62%
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.
Peppermint Dandelion greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Dandelion greens Opinion
Calories 70kcal 45kcal Peppermint
Protein 3.75g 2.7g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.7g Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 6.89g 5.7g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 9.2g Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 36mg Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 187mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 397mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 3.1mg Peppermint
Sugar 0.71g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 3.5g Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.171mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.41mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 66mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 76mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 4248IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 1.176mg 0.342mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.26mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.806mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.084mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Folate 114µg 27µg Peppermint
Choline 35.3mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.17g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.014g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.306g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Dandelion greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Peppermint
228%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
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.

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.