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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.
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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
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.
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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.738mg
~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
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%
~equal in Protein ~3.9g

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% 46% 27%
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.
Peppermint Gingerbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Gingerbread DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.