Peppermint vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peppermint and sweet potato leaves different?
- Peppermint is higher in iron, vitamin C, calcium, and fiber; however, sweet potato leaves are richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for peppermint is 51% higher.
- Peppermint contains 3 times more calcium than sweet potato leaves. While peppermint contains 243mg of calcium, sweet potato leaves contain only 78mg.
Peppermint, fresh and Sweet potato leaves, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more IronIron | +423.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
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 | +189.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.3% |
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:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
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
0.111 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.9% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 302.2µg | 252% | |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 0.97mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 37% | |
| Folate | 114µg | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 11mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 78mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 5.3g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.345mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.156mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 189µg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 2.49g | 3% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 508mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 8.82g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.228g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.225mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.111g | 1% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
81%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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 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.