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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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% |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.714g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.