Peppermint vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peppermint and nutmeg different?
- Peppermint is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron; however, nutmeg is richer in copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for nutmeg is 128% higher.
- Peppermint contains 42 times more vitamin A than nutmeg. While peppermint contains 4248IU of vitamin A, nutmeg contains only 102IU.
- Peppermint has less saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index (0) than peppermint (70).
Peppermint, fresh and Spices, nutmeg, ground are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +32.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.6% |
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 | +960% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +322% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24% |
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:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1162.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3762.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +231% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.6% |
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
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9657.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 25.94g | 117% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 1.027mg | 78% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 2.9mg | 75% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 36.31g | 54% |
| Fiber | 8g | 20.8g | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 3mg | 32% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 3.04mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 183mg | 25% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 525kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 5µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.346mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 213mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.057mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 49.29g | 11% |
| Folate | 114µg | 76µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 2.15mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 3.22g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 243mg | 184mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 5.84g | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.299mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.35g | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.694g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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