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Peppermint vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peppermint and Puff pastry

  • Peppermint has more Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Puff pastry is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Peppermint covers your daily Vitamin C needs 35% more than Puff pastry.
  • Peppermint has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 +2330%
Contains more Iron +95.4%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +817.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Manganese +137.6%
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +2330%
Contains more Iron +95.4%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +817.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Manganese +137.6%

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 +424700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +578.9%
Contains more Folate +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +424700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +578.9%
Contains more Folate +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +962.8%
Contains more Other +77%
Contains more Protein +97.3%
Contains more Fats +3995.7%
Contains more Carbs +206.9%
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% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +962.8%
Contains more Other +77%
Contains more Protein +97.3%
Contains more Fats +3995.7%
Contains more Carbs +206.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26651.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4275.6%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26651.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4275.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Puff pastry
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 3.75g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 0.94g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 14.89g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 70kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 1.5g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 10mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 2.6mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 16mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 60mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 62mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 253mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.54mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.115mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.495mg Peppermint
Selenium 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 4248IU 1IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.258mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.019mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 55µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.154mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.281mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.161mg 0.144mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.187mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.075mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0.246g 5.502g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.256g)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.