Peppermint vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between peppermint and tamarind?
- Peppermint is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, copper, folate, calcium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet tamarind is richer in vitamin B1.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 84% higher.
- Peppermint has 11 times more zinc than tamarind. Peppermint has 1.11mg of zinc, while tamarind has 0.1mg.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index than peppermint.
We used Peppermint, fresh and Tamarinds, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +228.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +282.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1010% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.8% |
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 | +808.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.6% |
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:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +150.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +319.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.5% |
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +761% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +448.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.176mg | 51% | |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 3.5mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.428mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 2.8mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.086mg | 27% |
| Folate | 114µg | 14µg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 74mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 62.5g | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 5.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.152mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 239kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 113mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.059g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 92mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 569mg | 628mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.75g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.938mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 31mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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