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Peppermint vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peppermint and Rosemary?

  • Peppermint is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A, yet Rosemary is higher in Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Rosemary's daily need coverage for Fiber is 24% more.
  • Peppermint has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Rosemary. While Peppermint has 0.266mg of Vitamin B2, Rosemary has only 0.152mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Peppermint is lower.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Rosemary, fresh 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.
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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.4%
Contains more IronIron +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.301mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~66mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 73% 175% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~109µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
Contains more FatsFats +523.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3415.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Rosemary Opinion
Calories 70kcal 131kcal Rosemary
Protein 3.75g 3.31g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 5.86g Rosemary
Vitamin C 31.8mg 21.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 6.89g 6.6g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 20.7g Rosemary
Magnesium 80mg 91mg Rosemary
Calcium 243mg 317mg Rosemary
Potassium 569mg 668mg Rosemary
Iron 5.08mg 6.65mg Rosemary
Fiber 8g 14.1g Rosemary
Copper 0.329mg 0.301mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.93mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 66mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 26mg Rosemary
Vitamin A 4248IU 2924IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 212µg 146µg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.96mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.036mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.152mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.912mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.804mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.336mg Rosemary
Folate 114µg 109µg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 2.838g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.16g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.901g Rosemary
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.051mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.136mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.136mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.249mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.143mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.047mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.169mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.165mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.066mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Rosemary
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
40%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.592g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.