Peppermint vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between peppermint and rose hips?
- Peppermint is higher in iron, folate, copper, zinc, vitamin B2, calcium, and manganese, yet rose hips are higher in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Rose hips' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 438% more.
- Peppermint has 38 times more folate than rose hips. While peppermint has 114µg of folate, rose hips have only 3µg.
We used Peppermint, fresh and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) types 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 | +15.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +379.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +191.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +344% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +412.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +3700% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1239.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.7% |
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:
1.6 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
58.66 g
Other:
1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +176.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +34.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.7% |
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 426mg | 438% |
Fiber | 8g | 24.1g | 64% |
Iron | 5.08mg | 1.06mg | 50% |
Vitamin E | 5.84mg | 39% | |
Folate | 114µg | 3µg | 28% |
Copper | 0.329mg | 0.113mg | 24% |
Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 22% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.166mg | 8% |
Carbs | 14.89g | 38.22g | 8% |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
Calcium | 243mg | 169mg | 7% |
Manganese | 1.176mg | 1.02mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.016mg | 6% |
Calories | 70kcal | 162kcal | 5% |
Potassium | 569mg | 429mg | 4% |
Protein | 3.75g | 1.6g | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.3mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 80mg | 69mg | 3% |
Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
Phosphorus | 73mg | 61mg | 2% |
Sodium | 31mg | 4mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 212µg | 217µg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.246g | 1% | |
Fats | 0.94g | 0.34g | 1% |
Fructose | 1.16g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 6.89g | 14.12g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.58g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.075mg | 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%

140%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%

38%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Rose hips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?

Rose hips is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
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.