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Peppermint vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between peppermint and skipjack tuna

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, manganese, iron, vitamin C, fiber, and folate; however, skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 107% higher.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than skipjack tuna.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +556.8%
Contains more IronIron +217.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +199.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6089.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.4%
~equal in Potassium ~522mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3080%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118%
Contains more FolateFolate +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +999.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +652.3%
Contains more FatsFats +37.2%
Contains more OtherOther +364.4%

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% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +636.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 18.756mg 107%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.981mg 66%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.019mg 50%
Protein 3.75g 28.21g 49%
Iron 5.08mg 1.6mg 44%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 1mg 34%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Phosphorus 73mg 285mg 30%
Folate 114µg 10µg 26%
Copper 0.329mg 0.11mg 24%
Vitamin A 212µg 18µg 22%
Calcium 243mg 37mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.122mg 11%
Magnesium 80mg 44mg 9%
Carbs 14.89g 0g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.038mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.485mg 3%
Calories 70kcal 132kcal 3%
Sodium 31mg 47mg 1%
Zinc 1.11mg 1.05mg 1%
Potassium 569mg 522mg 1%
Fats 0.94g 1.29g 1%
Saturated fat 0.246g 0.42g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0.243g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.403g 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.