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Peppermint vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peppermint and Turmeric?

  • Peppermint is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 810% more.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Spices, turmeric, ground types in this article.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.6%
Contains more IronIron +982.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +295.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +309.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1583.7%

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% 255% 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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4442.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +470%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.4%
~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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +512.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.1%
Contains more FatsFats +245.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +350.9%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1260.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Turmeric Opinion
Calories 70kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Protein 3.75g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0.94g 3.25g Turmeric
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0.7mg Peppermint
Net carbs 6.89g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 14.89g 67.14g Turmeric
Magnesium 80mg 208mg Turmeric
Calcium 243mg 168mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 5.08mg 55mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 22.7g Turmeric
Copper 0.329mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 1.11mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 73mg 299mg Turmeric
Sodium 31mg 27mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 4248IU 0IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 1.176mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.15mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.35mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.107mg Peppermint
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 114µg 20µg Peppermint
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Peppermint
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 0.246g 1.838g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.756g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.154mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.281mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.161mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.053mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.187mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.075mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Turmeric
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
47%
Peppermint
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.592g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.