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Peppermint vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between peppermint and peanut butter

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, and calcium; however, peanut butter has more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% more.
  • Peppermint is lower in saturated fat.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than peanut butter.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395.9%
Contains more IronIron +192%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.6%
~equal in Potassium ~558mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +31%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +668.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +6294.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +492.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5363.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.8%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78509.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2367.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Peanut butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Peanut butter DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 12.535g 80%
Fats 0.94g 51.36g 78%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 13.112mg 71%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 25.941g 65%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 61%
Saturated fat 0.246g 10.325g 46%
Iron 5.08mg 1.74mg 42%
Protein 3.75g 22.21g 37%
Phosphorus 73mg 335mg 37%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Calories 70kcal 598kcal 26%
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.441mg 24%
Magnesium 80mg 168mg 21%
Manganese 1.176mg 1.665mg 21%
Calcium 243mg 49mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 1.137mg 16%
Zinc 1.11mg 2.51mg 13%
Fiber 8g 5g 12%
Choline 63mg 11%
Copper 0.329mg 0.422mg 10%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Folate 114µg 87µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.15mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.192mg 6%
Carbs 14.89g 22.31g 2%
Sodium 31mg 17mg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 17.31g N/A
Potassium 569mg 558mg 0%
Sugar 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Peanut butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Peppermint
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.079g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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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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.
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.

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.