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Peppermint vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peppermint and Graham cracker?

  • Peppermint is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, and Iron, yet Graham cracker is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 35% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Peppermint is lower.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this article.

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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 +215.6%
Contains more Iron +34.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +234.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.4%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +215.6%
Contains more Iron +34.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +234.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.4%

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 +212300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +212300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2220.1%
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +1027.7%
Contains more Carbs +421.6%
Equal in Other - 1.66
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +2220.1%
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +1027.7%
Contains more Carbs +421.6%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7503%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +960.6%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7503%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +960.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 3.75g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 0.94g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 14.89g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 70kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 3.4g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 77mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 3.78mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 40mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 569mg 170mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 459mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.96mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.17mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 1.019mg Peppermint
Selenium 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 4248IU 2IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 114µg 91µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
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 0.055g Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 1.633g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.