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Peppermint vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peppermint and Wakame

  • Peppermint has more Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Wakame is higher in Folate, and Manganese.
  • Wakame covers your daily need of Sodium 37% more than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint has 65 times more Vitamin B6 than Wakame. While Peppermint has 0.129mg of Vitamin B6, Wakame has only 0.002mg.
  • Peppermint has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Seaweed, wakame, 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 Calcium +62%
Contains more Iron +133%
Contains more Potassium +1038%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.1%
Contains more Copper +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +19%
Equal in Phosphorus - 80
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Calcium +62%
Contains more Iron +133%
Contains more Potassium +1038%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.1%
Contains more Copper +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +19%
Equal in Phosphorus - 80

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +1080%
Contains more Vitamin C +960%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +71.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.6
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +1080%
Contains more Vitamin C +960%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +71.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Contains more Other +306.8%
Equal in Water - 79.99
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% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Contains more Other +306.8%
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.8%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 3.75g 3.03g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.64g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 9.14g Peppermint
Calories 70kcal 45kcal Peppermint
Sugar 0.65g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 0.5g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 150mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 2.18mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 73mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 569mg 50mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 872mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.38mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.284mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg Wakame
Vitamin A 4248IU 360IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 18µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 31.8mg 3mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.06mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.23mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.6mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.002mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.035mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.087mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.257mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.112mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.112mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.075mg 0.015mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.218g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peppermint Wakame
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%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 841mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.