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Peppermint vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppermint and Drumstick tree

  • Peppermint has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 121% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 53 times less Vitamin A RAE than Peppermint. Peppermint has 212µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Drumstick tree has 4µg.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Drumstick pods, 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 +710%
Contains more Iron +1311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Copper +291.7%
Contains more Manganese +354.1%
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% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +710%
Contains more Iron +1311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Copper +291.7%
Contains more Manganese +354.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +5640.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
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 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5640.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +74.6%
Contains more Other +82.5%
Contains more Water +12.1%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +74.6%
Contains more Other +82.5%
Contains more Water +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16833.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16833.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Drumstick tree
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 5.33g Peppermint
Protein 3.75g 2.1g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.2g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 8.53g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 37kcal Peppermint
Fiber 8g 3.2g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 30mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.36mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 45mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 50mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 461mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 42mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.45mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.084mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.259mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 4248IU 74IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 4µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.074mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.62mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.12mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 44µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.003g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Drumstick tree
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
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.