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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 Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need of Iron 55% 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, 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 Calcium +1178.9%
Contains more Iron +681.5%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +124%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +258.1%
Contains more Copper +178.8%
Contains more Manganese +1064.4%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +1178.9%
Contains more Iron +681.5%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +124%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +258.1%
Contains more Copper +178.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2605.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +218%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.141
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2605.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +218%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.141

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Fats +772.3%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Equal in Water - 76
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Fats +772.3%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7415.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +635.6%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7415.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Peppermint Potato salad
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 3.75g 2.68g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 14.89g 11.17g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Fiber 8g 1.3g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 19mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.65mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 15mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 52mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 254mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 529mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.31mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.118mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.101mg Peppermint
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 4248IU 157IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 32µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 10mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.077mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.06mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.89mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 114µg 7µg Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.042mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.116mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.141mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.202mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.053mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.135mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.172mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.062mg Peppermint
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 1.429g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.183g)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.