Peppermint vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between peppermint and dates
- Dates contain less vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, copper, magnesium, and zinc than peppermint.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% higher.
- Dates contain 80 times less vitamin C than peppermint. Peppermint contains 31.8mg of vitamin C, while dates contain 0.4mg.
- Dates have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dates is 42, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Dates, deglet noor.
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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 | +86% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +523.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +398% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +282.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +348.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
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 | +7850% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +303% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.9% |
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:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +141% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +283.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +403.9% |
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Other
~1.6g
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
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.019 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2573.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.036g
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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| Iron | 5.08mg | 1.02mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.262mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 0.4mg | 35% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Folate | 114µg | 19µg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 75.03g | 20% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 39mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.066mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.206mg | 14% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 282kcal | 11% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.29mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.589mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.019g | 3% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 656mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 2.45g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.274mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 8g | 8g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.