Peppermint vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between peppermint and sweet potato
- Peppermint has more iron, manganese, vitamin C, folate, calcium, fiber, copper, vitamin B2, and magnesium, while sweet potato has more vitamin A.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 199% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 13 times less vitamin C than peppermint. Peppermint contains 31.8mg of vitamin C, while sweet potato contains 2.4mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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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 | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +710% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +732.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +355.8% |
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 | +1225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +336.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +206.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +936.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +234.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62% |
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:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1780% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.1% |
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Water
~77.28g
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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3528.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 0.61mg | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 709µg | 55% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.258mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 2.4mg | 33% |
| Folate | 114µg | 11µg | 26% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 30mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.151mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 3g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.061mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 25mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 337mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.557mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.209mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 1.57g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.014g | 3% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 20.12g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.018g | 1% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 86kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 31mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.031mg | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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.