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Peppermint vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peppermint and Spinach raw

  • Peppermint has more Iron, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Spinach raw has more Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 30% higher.
  • Spinach raw contains 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Peppermint. Peppermint contains 0.338mg of Vitamin B5, while Spinach raw contains 0.065mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Spinach, raw.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~79mg
~equal in Potassium ~558mg

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% 255% 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 94% 563% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +420%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +141%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +310.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%
~equal in Other ~1.72g

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +230%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Spinach raw Opinion
Calories 70kcal 23kcal Peppermint
Protein 3.75g 2.86g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.39g Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 28.1mg Peppermint
Net carbs 6.89g 1.43g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 3.63g Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 79mg Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 99mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 558mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 2.71mg Peppermint
Sugar 0.42g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 2.2g Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.13mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.53mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 49mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 79mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 4248IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg Spinach raw
Manganese 1.176mg 0.897mg Peppermint
Selenium 1µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.078mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.189mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.724mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.065mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.195mg Spinach raw
Vitamin K 482.9µg Spinach raw
Folate 114µg 194µg Spinach raw
Choline 19.3mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.063g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.01g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.165g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.039mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.122mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.147mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.223mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.174mg Spinach raw
Methionine 0.053mg 0.053mg
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.161mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.064mg Peppermint
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
47%
Peppermint
168%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
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.

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.