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Peppermint vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between peppermint and hash browns

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, folate, copper, calcium, fiber, and vitamin B2 in peppermint is higher than in hash browns.
  • Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns have 13 times less calcium than peppermint. Peppermint has 243mg of calcium, while hash browns have 19mg.
  • Peppermint contains less sodium.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peppermint is 70, while the glycemic index of hash browns is 56.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1178.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.3%
Contains more IronIron +746.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +229%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +644.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.2%

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.838mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1712.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94%
Contains more OtherOther +26%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23618.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1015.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Hash browns DV% diff.
Iron 5.08mg 0.6mg 56%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.158mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 5.665g 34%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 5.4mg 29%
Folate 114µg 12µg 26%
Copper 0.329mg 0.1mg 25%
Fats 0.94g 17.04g 25%
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg 24%
Sodium 31mg 566mg 23%
Calcium 243mg 19mg 22%
Fiber 8g 2.7g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 7.827g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.038mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Magnesium 80mg 21mg 14%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 0.246g 2.54g 10%
Calories 70kcal 272kcal 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.36mg 7%
Potassium 569mg 355mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.137mg 5%
Carbs 14.89g 28.88g 5%
Phosphorus 73mg 98mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.186mg 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Protein 3.75g 2.58g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.838mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.38mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.294g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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 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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.