Peppermint vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between peppermint and wheat gluten?
- Peppermint is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, folate, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B3, yet wheat gluten is richer in phosphorus.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% higher.
We used Peppermint, fresh and Vital wheat gluten types in this comparison.
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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 | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +469% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +256.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +859.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1904.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~13.79g
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +372.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 3.75g | 75.16g | 143% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 72% | |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 51% | |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 0.6g | 30% |
| Folate | 114µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 260mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.182mg | 16% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 370kcal | 15% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 100mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 25mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 142mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 5.2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.81g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 1.85g | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 13.79g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sodium | 31mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.156g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
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)