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Peppermint vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between peppermint and jerky?

  • Peppermint is richer in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, and calcium, yet jerky is richer in zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 89% higher.
  • Peppermint contains less saturated fat.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index than peppermint.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this comparison.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1115%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +959.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +630.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +457.5%
~equal in Potassium ~597mg
~equal in Iron ~5.42mg

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%
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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% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.732mg

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
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.4%
Contains more WaterWater +236.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +785.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2623.4%
Contains more OtherOther +286.4%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34157.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 31mg 2081mg 89%
Zinc 1.11mg 8.11mg 64%
Protein 3.75g 33.2g 59%
Saturated fat 0.246g 10.85g 48%
Phosphorus 73mg 407mg 48%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.111mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.94g 25.6g 38%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 11.305g 28%
Fiber 8g 1.8g 25%
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg 24%
Calcium 243mg 20mg 22%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 19%
Calories 70kcal 410kcal 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Copper 0.329mg 0.227mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.142mg 10%
Magnesium 80mg 51mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.154mg 6%
Folate 114µg 134µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.163mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.179mg 4%
Iron 5.08mg 5.42mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 1.011g 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Potassium 569mg 597mg 1%
Carbs 14.89g 11g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.732mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 2050mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.