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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.
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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~28mg

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% 71% 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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 63% 31% 3%
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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
53% 35% 12%
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.
Peppermint Tamarind
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Tamarind DV% diff.
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Peppermint
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
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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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.
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.