Peppermint vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between peppermint and taro leaves
- Peppermint has more iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, magnesium, copper, and zinc; however, taro leaves have more vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for peppermint is 35% higher.
- Taro leaves have 3 times less zinc than peppermint. Peppermint has 1.11mg of zinc, while taro leaves have 0.41mg.
Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Taro leaves, raw.
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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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +127.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +302.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +63.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.5% |
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:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.8% |
~equal in
Water
~85.66g
~equal in
Other
~1.92g
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
0.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 2.25mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 52mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.714mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 3.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.456mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 107mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 45mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.084mg | 5% |
| Folate | 114µg | 126µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 241µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 6.7g | 3% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 648mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.75g | 4.98g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.307g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.513mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.74g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.01g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.151g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.114mg | 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%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
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)