Peppermint vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between peppermint and wasabi
- Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, folate, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B3; however, wasabi has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 84% higher.
- Wasabi has 6 times less folate than peppermint. Peppermint has 114µg of folate, while wasabi has 18µg.
- Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than wasabi.
Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Wasabi, root, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +393.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +10500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.4% |
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:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
23.54 g
Water:
69.11 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.1% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 1.03mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.391mg | 34% |
| Folate | 114µg | 18µg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.155mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 128mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.114mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 41.9mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.274mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.743mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.131mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 23.54g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.203mg | 3% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 109kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 4.8g | 2% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 8g | 7.8g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 15.74g | N/A |
| Potassium | 569mg | 568mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.