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Peppermint vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peppermint and Purslane

  • Purslane contains less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 39% higher.
  • Purslane contains 10 times less Folate than Peppermint. Peppermint contains 114µg of Folate, while Purslane contains 12µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Purslane, raw.

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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 49% 20% 44% 75% 38% 4.6% 19% 5.9% 40% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +273.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more IronIron +155.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +552.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +288.1%

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% 255% 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 70% 79% 0% 0% 12% 26% 9% 2.2% 17% 0% 0% 9% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +838.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.7%
Contains more FatsFats +161.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339.2%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Purslane Opinion
Calories 70kcal 20kcal Peppermint
Protein 3.75g 2.03g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.36g Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 21mg Peppermint
Net carbs 6.89g 3.39g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 3.39g Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 68mg Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 65mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 494mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 1.99mg Peppermint
Fiber 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.113mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.17mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 44mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 45mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 4248IU 1320IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 212µg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.303mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.047mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.112mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.48mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.036mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.073mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 12µg Peppermint
Choline 12.8mg Purslane
Saturated Fat 0.246g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Purslane
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
47%
Peppermint
18%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.