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Rosemary vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rosemary and Peppermint?

  • Rosemary is higher in Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, yet Peppermint is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Rosemary's daily need coverage for Fiber is 24% more.
  • Rosemary has 12 times more Saturated Fat than Peppermint. While Rosemary has 2.838g of Saturated Fat, Peppermint has only 0.246g.

We used Rosemary, fresh 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.
Contains more Calcium +30.5%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.329
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 96% 250% 65% 29% 59% 4% 26% 101% 126% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Calcium +30.5%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.329

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.1%
Equal in Folate - 114
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 73% 9% 36% 18% 49% 78% 82% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.1%
Equal in Folate - 114

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +523.4%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Water +16.1%
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 Fats +523.4%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Water +16.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3415.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.901 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3415.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 6.89g Peppermint
Protein 3.31g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 5.86g 0.94g Rosemary
Carbs 20.7g 14.89g Rosemary
Calories 131kcal 70kcal Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 8g Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 243mg Rosemary
Iron 6.65mg 5.08mg Rosemary
Magnesium 91mg 80mg Rosemary
Phosphorus 66mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 668mg 569mg Rosemary
Sodium 26mg 31mg Rosemary
Zinc 0.93mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.301mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.96mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 2924IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 21.8mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.338mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.129mg Rosemary
Folate 109µg 114µg Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.136mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.249mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.143mg 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.047mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.165mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.066mg 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 2.838g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 0.033g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.508g Rosemary

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rosemary Peppermint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
43%
Rosemary
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.592g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.