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Peppermint vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peppermint and Tuna salad

  • Peppermint has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, however, Tuna salad has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 51% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppermint, fresh and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 Calcium +1329.4%
Contains more Iron +408%
Contains more Magnesium +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +219.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.2%
Contains more Copper +126.9%
Contains more Manganese +2840%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +1329.4%
Contains more Iron +408%
Contains more Magnesium +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +219.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.2%
Contains more Copper +126.9%
Contains more Manganese +2840%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4279.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Folate +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4279.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Folate +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Protein +327.7%
Contains more Fats +885.1%
Contains more Other +20.3%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Protein +327.7%
Contains more Fats +885.1%
Contains more Other +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8648.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.4%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8648.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Tuna salad
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 3.75g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 0.94g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 14.89g 9.41g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Fiber 8g 0g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 17mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 1mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 19mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 569mg 178mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 402mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.56mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.145mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.04mg Peppermint
Selenium 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 4248IU 97IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 24µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 2.2mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.031mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.07mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.26mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.081mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 8µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.154mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.281mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.161mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.053mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.187mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.075mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 1.544g Peppermint
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 4.122g Tuna salad

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Peppermint Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Peppermint
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.298g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.