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Saffron vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Saffron and Peppermint

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Peppermint has more Vitamin A, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1184% higher.
  • Peppermint contains 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Saffron. Saffron contains 1.01mg of Vitamin B6, while Peppermint contains 0.129mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron 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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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 +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2315.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.329mg
~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.
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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 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 CVitamin C +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +682.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +701.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.266mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +204.8%
Contains more FatsFats +522.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339%
Contains more OtherOther +207.9%
Contains more WaterWater +560.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 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 +1200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +306.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Peppermint Opinion
Calories 310kcal 70kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 3.75g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.94g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 31.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 6.89g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 14.89g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 80mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 1724mg 569mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 5.08mg Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.328mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.09mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 252mg 73mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 31mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 530IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 27µg 212µg Peppermint
Manganese 28.408mg 1.176mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.082mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.266mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.129mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 114µg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.033g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.508g Saffron
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Peppermint
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Saffron
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.