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Pumpkin leaves vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin leaves and Peppermint

  • Pumpkin leaves have less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin leaves, 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 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.5%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +455%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +231.3%

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 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 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 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +704.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more FatsFats +135%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +539.1%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 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 -15.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2209.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Peppermint Opinion
Calories 19kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Protein 3.15g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.4g 0.94g Peppermint
Vitamin C 11mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 2.33g 6.89g Peppermint
Carbs 2.33g 14.89g Peppermint
Magnesium 38mg 80mg Peppermint
Calcium 39mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 436mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 2.22mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Fiber 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.133mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.2mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 104mg 73mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 31mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 212µg Peppermint
Manganese 0.355mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.082mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.129mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 114µg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.246g Pumpkin leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.033g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.156mg 0.154mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.154mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.281mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.161mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.053mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.181mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.05mg 0.075mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves 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
23%
Pumpkin leaves
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.