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Peppermint vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peppermint and Porridge?

  • Peppermint is richer than Porridge in Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Manganese is 51% more.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt types 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 Calcium +179.3%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +386.7%
Contains more Potassium +3456.3%
Contains more Zinc +753.8%
Contains more Copper +722.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +179.3%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +386.7%
Contains more Potassium +3456.3%
Contains more Zinc +753.8%
Contains more Copper +722.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +964%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +376.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +892.3%
Contains more Folate +850%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +964%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +376.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +892.3%
Contains more Folate +850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +160.4%
Contains more Fats +347.6%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Other +704.5%
Contains more Water +11.4%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +160.4%
Contains more Fats +347.6%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Other +704.5%
Contains more Water +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 10.02g Porridge
Protein 3.75g 1.44g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.21g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 10.52g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 50kcal Peppermint
Sugar 0.03g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 0.5g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 87mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 3.74mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 5mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 15mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 16mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.13mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.04mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0mg Peppermint
Selenium 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 4248IU 0IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.055mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.025mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.52mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.071mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.013mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 12µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.02mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.045mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.063mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.11mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.037mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.027mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.078mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.07mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.033mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.028g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.114g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Porridge
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Peppermint
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.