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Peppermint vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between peppermint and chili pepper

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, folate, copper, and vitamin B2; however, chili pepper is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need for vitamin C, 124% more than peppermint.
  • Peppermint has 17 times more calcium than chili pepper. While peppermint has 243mg of calcium, chili pepper has only 14mg.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +247.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1635.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains more IronIron +393.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +155%
Contains more ZincZinc +326.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +528.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +292.2%
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.5%
Contains more FatsFats +113.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69%
Contains more OtherOther +105.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 31.8mg 143.7mg 124%
Iron 5.08mg 1.03mg 51%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.187mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.506mg 29%
Fiber 8g 1.5g 26%
Calcium 243mg 14mg 23%
Folate 114µg 23µg 23%
Copper 0.329mg 0.129mg 22%
Vitamin A 212µg 48µg 18%
Magnesium 80mg 23mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.086mg 14%
Vitamin K 14µg 12%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.26mg 8%
Potassium 569mg 322mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Protein 3.75g 1.87g 4%
Phosphorus 73mg 43mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.244mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.201mg 3%
Choline 10.9mg 2%
Carbs 14.89g 8.81g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.239g 2%
Calories 70kcal 40kcal 2%
Saturated fat 0.246g 0.042g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.072mg 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Sodium 31mg 9mg 1%
Fats 0.94g 0.44g 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 5.3g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0.024g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
18%
Chili pepper

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 - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.