Peppermint vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between peppermint and parsley
- Peppermint has more manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B2, calcium, and magnesium, while parsley has more vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and folate.
- Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 112% higher.
- Parsley contains 7 times less manganese than peppermint. Peppermint contains 1.176mg of manganese, while parsley contains 0.16mg.
- Parsley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsley is 32, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Parsley, fresh.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +635% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +98.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
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:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.3% |
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
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +309.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +793.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 1367% | |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 133mg | 112% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.16mg | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 421µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.149mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 3.3g | 19% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 6.2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.098mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 138mg | 11% |
| Folate | 114µg | 152µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 6.33g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.124g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.313mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.75g | 2.97g | 2% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 36kcal | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.132g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Potassium | 569mg | 554mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.85g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.061mg | 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%
379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)