Peppermint vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between peppermint and gingerbread
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, manganese, folate, calcium, and copper in peppermint is higher than in gingerbread.
- Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 84% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread has 318 times less vitamin C than peppermint. Peppermint has 31.8mg of vitamin C, while gingerbread has 0.1mg.
- Peppermint contains less sodium.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +184.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +31700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1414.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +180.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1644.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
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Protein
~3.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21487.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +729.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 0.1mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 2.88mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 4.216g | 25% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 16.4g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 14µg | 22% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.683mg | 21% |
| Folate | 114µg | 33µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 7.124g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 4.122g | 18% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 71mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.195mg | 15% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 356kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 327mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 49.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.39mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 439mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.738mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.