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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.

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.
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
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 +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%
~equal in Zinc ~1.11mg

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.
Quinoa
3
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% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
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 +30.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84860%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.129mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 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 +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
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 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 +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.
Quinoa Peppermint
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Peppermint Opinion
Calories 120kcal 70kcal Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 3.75g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0.94g Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 18.5g 6.89g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 14.89g Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 80mg Peppermint
Calcium 17mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 172mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 1.49mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Sugar 0.87g Peppermint
Fiber 2.8g 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.192mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.09mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 73mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 31mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.082mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 42µg 114µg Peppermint
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.246g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.033g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.508g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.131mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.154mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.239mg 0.161mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg 0.053mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.185mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.127mg 0.075mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa 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
11%
Quinoa
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
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.

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.