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Peppermint vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between peppermint and feta

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and copper; however, feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need for vitamin A, 77% more than feta.
  • Peppermint has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +817.7%
Contains more IronIron +681.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +928.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +102.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +361.6%

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% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Feta
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264.1%
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2163.8%
Contains more OtherOther +193.8%

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13909.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 0.246g 14.946g 67%
Iron 5.08mg 0.65mg 55%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.028mg 50%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.844mg 44%
Sodium 31mg 917mg 39%
Phosphorus 73mg 337mg 38%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Copper 0.329mg 0.032mg 33%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Fats 0.94g 21.28g 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Calcium 243mg 493mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.424mg 23%
Protein 3.75g 14.21g 21%
Folate 114µg 32µg 21%
Zinc 1.11mg 2.88mg 16%
Potassium 569mg 62mg 15%
Magnesium 80mg 19mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.967mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 4.623g 11%
Calories 70kcal 264kcal 10%
Vitamin A 212µg 125µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.154mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.991mg 4%
Carbs 14.89g 4.09g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.591g 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Feta
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
33%
Peppermint
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 886mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.