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Peppermint vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peppermint and Quinoa

  • Quinoa contains less Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A, Calcium, Fiber, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 45% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Quinoa, cooked.

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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%
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1329.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.8%
Contains more IronIron +240.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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%
Quinoa
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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 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84860%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.123mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more OtherOther +129.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more FatsFats +104.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43%
~equal in Water ~71.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.231g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Quinoa Opinion
Calories 70kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Protein 3.75g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 0.94g 1.92g Quinoa
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Net carbs 6.89g 18.5g Quinoa
Carbs 14.89g 21.3g Quinoa
Magnesium 80mg 64mg Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 17mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 172mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 1.49mg Peppermint
Sugar 0.87g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 2.8g Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.192mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 1.09mg Peppermint
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 73mg 152mg Quinoa
Sodium 31mg 7mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 4248IU 5IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 1.176mg 0.631mg Peppermint
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.11mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.412mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.123mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 42µg Peppermint
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.231g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 1.078g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.052mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.131mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.281mg 0.261mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.053mg 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.185mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.185mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.127mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.