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Peppermint vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between peppermint and smoked salmon

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, folate, and calcium, while smoked salmon has more vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 136% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in peppermint is lower.
  • Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of smoked salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +344.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.1%
Contains more IronIron +497.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +43%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6817.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.7%

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 0% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +5600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +387.5%
Contains more FatsFats +359.6%
Contains more OtherOther +205.1%
~equal in Water ~72g

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
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6030.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Smoked salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.26µg 136%
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU 86%
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg 86%
Selenium 32.4µg 59%
Iron 5.08mg 0.85mg 53%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.017mg 50%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Protein 3.75g 18.28g 29%
Sodium 31mg 672mg 28%
Folate 114µg 2µg 28%
Calcium 243mg 11mg 23%
Vitamin A 212µg 26µg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 4.72mg 19%
Choline 89mg 16%
Magnesium 80mg 18mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.101mg 13%
Phosphorus 73mg 164mg 13%
Potassium 569mg 175mg 12%
Copper 0.329mg 0.23mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.87mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.278mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.31mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.023mg 5%
Carbs 14.89g 0g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 2.023g 5%
Fats 0.94g 4.32g 5%
Saturated fat 0.246g 0.929g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.995g 3%
Calories 70kcal 117kcal 2%
Net carbs 6.89g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Smoked salmon
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
76%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.683g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $10.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.