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Peppermint vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between peppermint and potato chips

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, calcium, and folate; however, potato chips are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips contain 10 times less calcium than peppermint. Peppermint contains 243mg of calcium, while potato chips contain 24mg.
  • Peppermint has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +912.5%
Contains more IronIron +211.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.306mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~31.1mg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4039.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3580.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +255.3%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29718.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2295.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 0.94g 34.6g 52%
Saturated fat 0.246g 10.96g 49%
Iron 5.08mg 1.63mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.66mg 41%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.44mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 9.84g 25%
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg 24%
Calories 70kcal 536kcal 23%
Histidine 0.075mg 153mg 22%
Calcium 243mg 24mg 22%
Potassium 569mg 1275mg 21%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Folate 114µg 45µg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Carbs 14.89g 52.9g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 3.827mg 13%
Fiber 8g 4.8g 13%
Phosphorus 73mg 165mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.167mg 7%
Protein 3.75g 7g 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.197mg 5%
Magnesium 80mg 67mg 3%
Copper 0.329mg 0.306mg 3%
Sodium 31mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.402mg 1%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 31.1mg 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Zinc 1.11mg 1.09mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.714g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.