Peppermint vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peppermint and potato salad different?
- Peppermint is higher than potato salad in vitamin A, iron, manganese, fiber, folate, vitamin C, copper, and calcium.
- Peppermint covers your daily need for vitamin A, 82% more than potato salad.
- Peppermint contains 16 times more folate than potato salad. Peppermint contains 114µg of folate, while potato salad contains 7µg.
- Peppermint is lower in sodium.
- Peppermint has a higher glycemic index (70) than potato salad (45).
Peppermint, fresh and Potato salad, home-prepared types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1178.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124% |
| Contains more IronIron | +681.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +178.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1064.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +218% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +562.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +343.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1528.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +772.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.2% |
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Water
~76g
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7415.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +635.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 0.65mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.101mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 8g | 1.3g | 27% |
| Folate | 114µg | 7µg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 10mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.118mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3.737g | 22% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 19mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 529mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 32µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.06mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 15mg | 15% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 8.2g | 11% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 254mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.31mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 2.48g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 1.429g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.534mg | 4% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 143kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 2.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.141mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 11.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.183g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)