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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 vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, iron, fiber, copper, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 83% 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
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 +51.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +539.3%
Contains more IronIron +78.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +488%
~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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
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% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +960%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 OtherOther +273.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.2%
Contains more FatsFats +67.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
~equal in Water ~78.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 +197%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +980.9%
~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.
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Manganese 0.2mg 1.176mg 42%
Vitamin C 3mg 31.8mg 32%
Iron 2.85mg 5.08mg 28%
Fiber 1.3g 8g 27%
Vitamin A 6µg 212µg 23%
Copper 0.13mg 0.329mg 22%
Folate 180µg 114µg 17%
Potassium 89mg 569mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.129mg 10%
Magnesium 121mg 80mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.266mg 9%
Sodium 233mg 31mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.706mg 8%
Calcium 168mg 243mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.338mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Phosphorus 42mg 73mg 4%
Protein 1.68g 3.75g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.508g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.082mg 3%
Carbs 9.57g 14.89g 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Calories 43kcal 70kcal 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Zinc 1.23mg 1.11mg 1%
Fats 0.56g 0.94g 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Saturated fat 0.247g 0.246g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
33%
Seaweed
33%
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.