Peppermint vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between peppermint and wakame
- Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and calcium; however, wakame is higher in folate and manganese.
- Peppermint covers your daily need for vitamin A, 78% more than wakame.
- 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 CalciumCalcium | +62% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1038% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19% |
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 CVitamin C | +960% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1077.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.9% |
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:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +306.8% |
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Water
~79.99g
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
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 31mg | 872mg | 37% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 2.18mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 3mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 8g | 0.5g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 18µg | 22% |
| Folate | 114µg | 196µg | 21% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 50mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.002mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 1.4mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 150mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.697mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.38mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 107mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.284mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 9.14g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.218g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 45kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 3.03g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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