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Poppy seed vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Poppy seed and Peppermint?

  • Poppy seed is higher in Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, and Fiber, yet Peppermint is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 240% more.
  • Poppy seed has 12 times more Phosphorus than Peppermint. While Poppy seed has 870mg of Phosphorus, Peppermint has only 73mg.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Peppermint, fresh types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +491.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more IronIron +92.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +394.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +611.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1091.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +470.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +941.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3080%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +39%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.338mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 ProteinProtein +379.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4321.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.9%
Contains more OtherOther +259.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1221.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18027.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5523.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Peppermint Opinion
Calories 525kcal 70kcal Poppy seed
Protein 17.99g 3.75g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 0.94g Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 8.63g 6.89g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 14.89g Poppy seed
Magnesium 347mg 80mg Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 243mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 569mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 5.08mg Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Peppermint
Fiber 19.5g 8g Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.329mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 1.11mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 73mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 31mg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 1.176mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.082mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.129mg Poppy seed
Folate 82µg 114µg Peppermint
Choline 8.8mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 0.033g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.508g Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.058mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg 0.154mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.154mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg 0.281mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg 0.161mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg 0.053mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.191mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg 0.187mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg 0.075mg Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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
33%
Poppy seed
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.271g)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.