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Peppermint vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are peppermint and fish sandwiches different?

  • Peppermint is higher in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, copper, fiber, calcium, and folate; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 83% higher.
  • Peppermint contains 18 times more vitamin C than fish sandwiches. While peppermint contains 31.8mg of vitamin C, fish sandwiches contain only 1.8mg.
  • Peppermint has less sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a lower glycemic index (56) than peppermint (70).

Peppermint, fresh and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce are the varieties used 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +556.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.2%
Contains more IronIron +238.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.9%

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% 71% 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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +62.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1224.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20.3%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7763.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1131.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Iron 5.08mg 1.5mg 45%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.264mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 6.257g 38%
Selenium 18µg 33%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 1.8mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Copper 0.329mg 0.075mg 28%
Fiber 8g 1g 28%
Sodium 31mg 602mg 25%
Vitamin A 212µg 6µg 23%
Calcium 243mg 37mg 21%
Fats 0.94g 12.45g 18%
Folate 114µg 46µg 17%
Magnesium 80mg 25mg 13%
Protein 3.75g 10.29g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Potassium 569mg 206mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.21mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.14mg 10%
Calories 70kcal 257kcal 9%
Saturated fat 0.246g 1.949g 8%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.49mg 6%
Phosphorus 73mg 116mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 2.595g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Carbs 14.89g 26.69g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 2.15mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Fish sandwich
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
33%
Peppermint
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.