Peppermint vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between peppermint and spinach
- Peppermint has more vitamin C, fiber, iron, copper, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, spinach has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Spinach's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 125% more.
- Peppermint has 3 times more vitamin B3 than spinach. Peppermint has 1.706mg of vitamin B3, while spinach has 0.49mg.
- Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than spinach.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +78.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.8% |
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 | +224.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +147.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.1% |
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:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
3.75 g
Water:
91.21 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +261.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +297.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
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Other
~1.81g
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
0.043 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +366.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg | 411% | |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 524µg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 9.8mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 2.4g | 22% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 3.57mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.174mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.08mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 243mg | 136mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.935mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.242mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.49mg | 8% |
| Folate | 114µg | 146µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.145mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 3.75g | 4% |
| Choline | 19.7mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 466mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.109g | 3% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 2.97g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.236mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 87mg | 2% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 23kcal | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.043g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.095mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.43g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
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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%
135%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint 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.