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Chili Pepper vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chili Pepper and peppermint

  • Chili Pepper have more vitamin C; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, fiber, folate, calcium, copper, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chili Pepper is 234% higher.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than chili Pepper.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.4%
Contains more IronIron +323.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +270%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +396.2%

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.
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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +662.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +454.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +395.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.082mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.5%
Contains more FatsFats +370%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +195%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +366.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin C 242.5mg 31.8mg 234%
Iron 1.2mg 5.08mg 49%
Manganese 0.237mg 1.176mg 41%
Fiber 1.5g 8g 26%
Folate 23µg 114µg 23%
Calcium 18mg 243mg 23%
Copper 0.174mg 0.329mg 17%
Vitamin A 59µg 212µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.266mg 14%
Magnesium 25mg 80mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.129mg 11%
Potassium 340mg 569mg 7%
Zinc 0.3mg 1.11mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.338mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 1.706mg 5%
Phosphorus 46mg 73mg 4%
Protein 2g 3.75g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.508g 3%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Carbs 9.46g 14.89g 2%
Calories 40kcal 70kcal 2%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.246g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.082mg 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Sodium 7mg 31mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.94g 1%
Net carbs 7.96g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 5.1g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper Peppermint
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
79%
Chili Pepper
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients
  2. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.