Peppermint vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peppermint and seaweed different?
- Peppermint is higher in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, iron, fiber, copper, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, seaweed is richer in folate and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 83% higher.
- Peppermint contains 65 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. While peppermint contains 0.129mg of vitamin B6, seaweed contains only 0.002mg.
Peppermint, fresh and Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +539.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +488% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.8% |
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 | +960% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +263% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.9% |
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:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.4% |
~equal in
Water
~81.58g
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
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +980.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +197% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.247g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.2mg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 3mg | 32% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 2.85mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 8g | 1.3g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 6µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.13mg | 22% |
| Folate | 114µg | 180µg | 17% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 89mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.002mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 121mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 233mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.47mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 168mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.642mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 1.68g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.047g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 9.57g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.23mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.56g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.247g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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