Peppermint vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between peppermint and leek
- The amount of iron, manganese, fiber, copper, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, folate, and magnesium in peppermint is higher than in leek.
- Peppermint covers your daily iron needs 37% more than leek.
- Leek has 9 times less vitamin B2 than peppermint. Peppermint has 0.266mg of vitamin B2, while leek has 0.03mg.
- Peppermint has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peppermint is 70, while the glycemic index of leek is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw.
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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 | +185.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +216.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +174.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.5% |
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 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +326.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.6% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.6% |
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Carbs
~14.15g
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Water
~83g
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +725% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +206% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 2.1mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.481mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 8g | 1.8g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.12mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 12mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.03mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 59mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 83µg | 14% |
| Folate | 114µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 28mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 180mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.233mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.166g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 61kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 14.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 31mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.