Quinoa vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between quinoa and peppermint
- Quinoa contains less iron, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin A, calcium, fiber, folate, copper, vitamin B2, and potassium than peppermint.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for iron is 45% higher.
- Quinoa has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of quinoa is 53, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1329.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +230.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +314.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.9% |
~equal in
Water
~78.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
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 | +1500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +112.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.246g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.49mg | 5.08mg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 212µg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.176mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 243mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 8g | 21% |
| Folate | 42µg | 114µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.329mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.266mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 569mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 73mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 1.706mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.508g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 70kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.94g | 2% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 14.89g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 3.75g | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.246g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
11%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
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.