Peppermint vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between peppermint and tamale
- Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, copper, folate, calcium, and fiber, while tamale has more vitamin B12.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% higher.
- Tamale contains 19 times less vitamin C than peppermint. Peppermint contains 31.8mg of vitamin C, while tamale contains 1.7mg.
- The amount of sodium in peppermint is lower.
- Peppermint has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peppermint is 70, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.
The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Tamales (Navajo).
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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 | +263.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +737.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +334.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +316.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +422.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +575.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.6% |
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 | +1770.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +551.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.7% |
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
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 1.22mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.174mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 1.7mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.063mg | 30% |
| Folate | 114µg | 15µg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 29mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 8g | 3.1g | 20% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 427mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.08mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 22mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 131mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 2.396g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 6.12g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.75g | 6.28g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 153kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.205mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 18.12g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.688g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.