Peppermint vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between peppermint and salsa
- Salsa has less vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, fiber, copper, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 74% more.
- Peppermint has 20 times more calcium than salsa. Peppermint has 243mg of calcium, while salsa has 12mg.
- Peppermint is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppermint, fresh and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1925% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +242.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +552.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +695% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +657.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.5% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +370% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +374.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.176mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 2.24mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 4mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 8g | 1.4g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.096mg | 26% |
| Folate | 114µg | 19µg | 24% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 12mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 28µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.03mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 430mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 16mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 270mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.107g | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 7g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.149mg | 2% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 36kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.029g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.016g | 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% |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)