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Seaweed vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seaweed and Peppermint different?

  • Seaweed is higher in Folate, and Magnesium, however, Peppermint is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Peppermint is 42% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 2 times more Folate than Peppermint. While Seaweed contains 180µg of Folate, Peppermint contains only 114µg.

Seaweed, kelp, raw and Peppermint, fresh are the varieties used 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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
3
:
7
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Magnesium +51.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Calcium +44.6%
Contains more Iron +78.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Potassium +539.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +153.1%
Contains more Manganese +488%
Equal in Zinc - 1.11
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Peppermint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +51.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Calcium +44.6%
Contains more Iron +78.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Potassium +539.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +153.1%
Contains more Manganese +488%
Equal in Zinc - 1.11

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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
4
:
6
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3562.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +960%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6350%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Peppermint
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 +89.9%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3562.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +960%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
2
:
3
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Other +273.4%
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Contains more Carbs +55.6%
Equal in Water - 78.65
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Peppermint
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 Other +273.4%
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Contains more Carbs +55.6%
Equal in Water - 78.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
1
:
2
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.246
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Peppermint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.246

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 6.89g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.56g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 9.57g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 43kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Sugar 0.6g Peppermint
Fiber 1.3g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 168mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 2.85mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 121mg 80mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 89mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 233mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.23mg 1.11mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.2mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.338mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 180µg 114µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.055mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.083mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.082mg 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.025mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.072mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.024mg 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.246g Peppermint
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.033g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Peppermint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Seaweed
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.