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Peppermint vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppermint and Fruitcake

  • Fruitcake contains less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Peppermint.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Peppermint is 42% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 64 times less Vitamin C than Peppermint. Peppermint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C, while Fruitcake has 0.5mg.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 +636.4%
Contains more Iron +145.4%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +271.9%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Contains more Copper +558%
Contains more Manganese +434.5%
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +636.4%
Contains more Iron +145.4%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +271.9%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Contains more Copper +558%
Contains more Manganese +434.5%

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 +19209.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +6260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.4%
Contains more Folate +470%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +19209.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +6260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.4%
Contains more Folate +470%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Water +210.9%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Fats +868.1%
Contains more Carbs +313.7%
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% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Water +210.9%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Fats +868.1%
Contains more Carbs +313.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.1%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 3.75g 2.9g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 14.89g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 70kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 3.7g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 33mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 2.07mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 16mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 52mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 153mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 101mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.27mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.05mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.22mg Peppermint
Selenium 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 4248IU 22IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 7µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0.5mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.05mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.099mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.791mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.226mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.046mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 20µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.042mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.102mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.121mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.206mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.121mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.14mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.144mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.071mg Peppermint
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 1.048g Peppermint
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.802g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.