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Peppermint vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between peppermint and mackerel

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, manganese, iron, vitamin C, fiber, folate, and copper, while mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 792% higher.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more IronIron +223.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5780%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280.8%

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%
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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7850%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +292.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +47.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +536%
Contains more FatsFats +1794.7%
Contains more OtherOther +186.4%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21130.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +746.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 94%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.02mg 50%
Iron 5.08mg 1.57mg 44%
Protein 3.75g 23.85g 40%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0.4mg 35%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 6.85mg 32%
Phosphorus 73mg 278mg 29%
Folate 114µg 2µg 28%
Copper 0.329mg 0.094mg 26%
Fats 0.94g 17.81g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 4.3g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.46mg 25%
Calcium 243mg 15mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.246g 4.176g 18%
Vitamin A 212µg 54µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 7.006g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.99mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.412mg 11%
Calories 70kcal 262kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.159mg 6%
Potassium 569mg 401mg 5%
Carbs 14.89g 0g 5%
Magnesium 80mg 97mg 4%
Sodium 31mg 83mg 2%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.94mg 2%
Net carbs 6.89g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.