Peppermint vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peppermint and macadamia
- Peppermint has more vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron, and calcium; however, macadamia is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus.
- Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 128% more than peppermint.
- Peppermint has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 CalciumCalcium | +185.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +251.3% |
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 | +2550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +936.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1357.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.2% |
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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5683.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7960.6% |
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Carbs
~13.82g
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +178315.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 58.877g | 147% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 4.131mg | 128% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 75.77g | 115% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 1.195mg | 93% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 12.061g | 54% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.756mg | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 1.2mg | 34% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 718kcal | 32% |
| Folate | 114µg | 11µg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 3.69mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 85mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 188mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 130mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.275mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.758mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 7.91g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 1.502g | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 569mg | 368mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 2.473mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 8g | 8.6g | 2% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 13.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | N/A | |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
122%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.815g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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