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Peppermint vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between peppermint and winged bean

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, manganese, folate, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, winged bean is higher in copper and vitamin B1.
  • Winged bean covers your daily need for copper, 117% more than peppermint.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh and Winged bean tuber, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +710%
Contains more IronIron +154%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +321.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.2%
~equal in Potassium ~586mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +37%
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
~equal in Fats ~0.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +609.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.222g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Winged bean
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Winged bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 1.386mg 117%
Iron 5.08mg 2mg 39%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Fiber 8g 32%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.532mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.379mg 25%
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg 24%
Folate 114µg 19µg 24%
Calcium 243mg 30mg 21%
Protein 3.75g 11.6g 16%
Magnesium 80mg 24mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.149mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.075mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.116mg 4%
Calories 70kcal 148kcal 4%
Carbs 14.89g 28.1g 4%
Phosphorus 73mg 45mg 4%
Zinc 1.11mg 1.39mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.174g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0.234g 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Potassium 569mg 586mg 1%
Fats 0.94g 0.9g 0%
Net carbs 6.89g 28.1g N/A
Sodium 31mg 35mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.64mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.246g 0.222g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.451mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.425mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.64mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.592mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.143mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.599mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.241mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Winged bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Peppermint
15%
Winged bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
75%
Winged bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients
  2. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.