Peppermint vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peppermint and whey different?
- Peppermint is higher than whey in vitamin A, iron, manganese, copper, vitamin C, fiber, folate, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
- Peppermint covers your daily need for vitamin A, 85% more than whey.
- Peppermint has a higher glycemic index (70) than whey (43).
Peppermint, fresh and Whey, sweet, fluid types were used in this article.
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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 | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +417% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +253.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +8125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +753.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117500% |
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 | +31700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2205.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +316.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +341.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4518.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +203% |
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Saturated fat
~0.23g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 0.06mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 0.001mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.004mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 0.1mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 0g | 32% |
| Folate | 114µg | 1µg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 3µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 47mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 8mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 161mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 0.074mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.031mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.158mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 0.85g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 46mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 5.14g | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.011g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 27kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.383mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.016mg | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
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.