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Peppermint vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between peppermint and garlic powder

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and calcium; however, garlic powder has more vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, potassium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for garlic powder is 117% higher.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than garlic powder.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Spices, garlic powder.

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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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.7%
Contains more IronIron +11.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +62%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +467.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~77mg

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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1182.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1119.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +388.4%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
46% 21% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.249g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Garlic powder DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 1.654mg 117%
Phosphorus 73mg 414mg 49%
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 1.2mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.435mg 29%
Protein 3.75g 16.55g 26%
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg 24%
Copper 0.329mg 0.533mg 23%
Carbs 14.89g 72.73g 19%
Potassium 569mg 1193mg 18%
Folate 114µg 47µg 17%
Zinc 1.11mg 2.99mg 17%
Calcium 243mg 79mg 16%
Calories 70kcal 331kcal 13%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.141mg 10%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.979mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.743mg 8%
Iron 5.08mg 5.65mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.796mg 6%
Fiber 8g 9g 4%
Vitamin E 0.67mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.178g 2%
Sodium 31mg 60mg 1%
Magnesium 80mg 77mg 1%
Fats 0.94g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 6.89g 63.73g N/A
Sugar 2.43g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.246g 0.249g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0.115g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.728mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.111mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.525mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.667mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.263mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Garlic powder
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
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.