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Peppermint vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peppermint and Saffron

  • Peppermint has more Vitamin A, Fiber, and Calcium, while Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1184% higher.
  • Saffron contains 8 times less Vitamin A than Peppermint. Peppermint contains 212µg of Vitamin A, while Saffron contains 27µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2315.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.328mg
~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%
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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +701.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +682.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.267mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +560.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.8%
Contains more FatsFats +522.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339%
Contains more OtherOther +207.9%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +306.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Saffron Opinion
Calories 70kcal 310kcal Saffron
Protein 3.75g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.94g 5.85g Saffron
Vitamin C 31.8mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 6.89g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 14.89g 65.37g Saffron
Magnesium 80mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 243mg 111mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 5.08mg 11.1mg Saffron
Fiber 8g 3.9g Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.328mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 1.09mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 252mg Saffron
Sodium 31mg 148mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 4248IU 530IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 212µg 27µg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.46mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 114µg 93µg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 1.586g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 2.067g Saffron
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
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Saffron
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
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
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 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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.