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Peppermint vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peppermint and French fries

  • Peppermint has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, however, French fries has more Vitamin B6.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 53% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 +1250%
Contains more Iron +527.2%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Contains more Manganese +376.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Equal in Potassium - 579
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1250%
Contains more Iron +527.2%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Contains more Manganese +376.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Equal in Potassium - 579

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +576.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +582.1%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.4%
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 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +576.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +582.1%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +104%
Contains more Fats +1467%
Contains more Carbs +178.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.43
Equal in Other - 1.85
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Water +104%
Contains more Fats +1467%
Contains more Carbs +178.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.43
Equal in Other - 1.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17987.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +962.6%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17987.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +962.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint French fries Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 37.64g French fries
Protein 3.75g 3.43g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 14.89g 41.44g French fries
Calories 70kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 3.8g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 18mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.81mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 35mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 569mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 31mg 210mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.5mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.124mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.247mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 4248IU 0IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 31.8mg 4.7mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.039mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 114µg 30µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
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
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 2.336g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peppermint French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.