Peppermint vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between peppermint and wheat
- Peppermint has more iron, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, fiber, copper, potassium, and magnesium; however, wheat is higher in phosphorus and zinc.
- Peppermint covers your daily need for iron, 42% more than wheat.
- Peppermint has 27 times more calcium than wheat. While peppermint has 243mg of calcium, wheat has only 9mg.
- The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +247% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +936.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.1% |
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:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.4% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +154.5% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 31.9µg | 58% | |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 1.76mg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35% | |
| Folate | 114µg | 11µg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 243mg | 9mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.03mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 4.3g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.207mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 164mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 147mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 48mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.84mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 5.71g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 2.305mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 27.6g | 4% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 132kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.243g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.077g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.095mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.83g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.147mg | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)