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Shark raw vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shark raw and peppermint different?

  • Shark raw is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B6; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, copper, fiber, folate, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 80% higher.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than peppermint (70).

Fish, shark, mixed species, 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
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 +187.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +614.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.6%
Contains more IronIron +504.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +897%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7740%

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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +329%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 +459.5%
Contains more FatsFats +379.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +90.3%
~equal in Water ~78.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 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 +5378.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Peppermint DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Iron 0.84mg 5.08mg 53%
Manganese 0.015mg 1.176mg 50%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Protein 20.98g 3.75g 34%
Copper 0.033mg 0.329mg 33%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Folate 3µg 114µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.129mg 21%
Calcium 34mg 243mg 21%
Phosphorus 210mg 73mg 20%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.266mg 16%
Vitamin A 70µg 212µg 16%
Choline 65mg 12%
Potassium 160mg 569mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 1.706mg 8%
Magnesium 49mg 80mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.338mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.11mg 6%
Carbs 0g 14.89g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.508g 5%
Fats 4.51g 0.94g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 0.033g 4%
Saturated fat 0.925g 0.246g 3%
Calories 130kcal 70kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.082mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Sodium 79mg 31mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Peppermint
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.679g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.