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Peppermint vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppermint and Vanilla extract

  • Vanilla extract contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Peppermint.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Peppermint is 62% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Vanilla extract.

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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.
Peppermint
Peppermint
8
:
2
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Calcium +2109.1%
Contains more Iron +4133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1116.7%
Contains more Potassium +284.5%
Contains more Zinc +909.1%
Contains more Copper +356.9%
Contains more Manganese +411.3%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Peppermint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2109.1%
Contains more Iron +4133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1116.7%
Contains more Potassium +284.5%
Contains more Zinc +909.1%
Contains more Copper +356.9%
Contains more Manganese +411.3%
Contains less Sodium -71%

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.
Peppermint
Peppermint
8
:
2
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +865.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Peppermint
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%
Vanilla extract
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +865.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppermint
Peppermint
4
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Protein +6150%
Contains more Fats +1466.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
Contains more Water +49.6%
Contains more Other +1857.6%
Peppermint
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +6150%
Contains more Fats +1466.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
Contains more Water +49.6%
Contains more Other +1857.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppermint
Peppermint
2
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Peppermint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Protein 3.75g 0.06g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.06g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 12.65g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 12.65g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 0g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 11mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.12mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 12mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 6mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 148mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 1.11mg 0.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.072mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.23mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 4248IU 0IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.011mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.095mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.425mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.035mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.026mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 0µg Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.01g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.004g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.