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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 RAE, 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.

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 Calcium +311.9%
Contains more Iron +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.6%
Contains more Potassium +216.1%
Contains more Zinc +825%
Contains more Copper +174.2%
Contains more Manganese +144.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.5%
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 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +311.9%
Contains more Iron +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.6%
Contains more Potassium +216.1%
Contains more Zinc +825%
Contains more Copper +174.2%
Contains more Manganese +144.5%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Leek
Contains more Vitamin A +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +165%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Folate +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.6%
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 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +165%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Folate +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +213.3%
Contains more Other +68.6%
Equal in Carbs - 14.15
Equal in Water - 83
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +213.3%
Contains more Other +68.6%
Equal in Carbs - 14.15
Equal in Water - 83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Peppermint Leek
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Leek Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 12.35g Leek
Protein 3.75g 1.5g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.3g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 14.15g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 61kcal Peppermint
Sugar 3.9g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 1.8g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 59mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 2.1mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 28mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 35mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 180mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 1.11mg 0.12mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.12mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.481mg Peppermint
Selenium 1µg Leek
Vitamin A 4248IU 1667IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 83µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 31.8mg 12mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.06mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.03mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.4mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.14mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 114µg 64µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.012mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.063mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.052mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.096mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.078mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.018mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.055mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.056mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.025mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.004g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.166g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Leek
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%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.