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Peppermint vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peppermint and Sardine

  • Peppermint has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Folate, however, Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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.
Peppermint
Peppermint
6
:
4
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Iron +74%
Contains more Magnesium +105.1%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Copper +76.9%
Contains more Manganese +988.9%
Contains more Calcium +57.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +571.2%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Peppermint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Iron +74%
Contains more Magnesium +105.1%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Copper +76.9%
Contains more Manganese +988.9%
Contains more Calcium +57.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +571.2%
Contains more Zinc +18%

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.
Peppermint
Peppermint
5
:
7
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +3833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +1040%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Peppermint
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%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +1040%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppermint
Peppermint
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Protein +556.5%
Contains more Fats +1118.1%
Contains more Other +144.1%
Peppermint
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Protein +556.5%
Contains more Fats +1118.1%
Contains more Other +144.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppermint
Peppermint
1
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11624.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +913.4%
Peppermint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11624.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +913.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 0g Peppermint
Protein 3.75g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.94g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 14.89g 0g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 208kcal Sardine
Fiber 8g 0g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 5.08mg 2.92mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 39mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 569mg 397mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 307mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.329mg 0.186mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.108mg Peppermint
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 4248IU 108IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 32µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.08mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.227mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 114µg 10µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.154mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.154mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.281mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.161mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.053mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.187mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.075mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 1.528g Peppermint
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.282g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.