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Spearmint vs. Dried parsely — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spearmint and dried parsely

  • Dried parsely is richer than spearmint in manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, fiber, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for dried parsely is 378% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spearmint, fresh and Spices, parsley, dried.

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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 45% 60% 40% 445% 80% 30% 26% 3.9% 146% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 286% 342% 237% 827% 260% 148% 187% 59% 1280% 77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +534.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +485.8%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +225%
Contains more ZincZinc +399.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +626.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +777.5%

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 44% 68% 0% 0% 20% 40% 18% 15% 36% 0% 0% 79% 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 417% 32% 179% 0% 49% 550% 186% 64% 208% 0% 3399% 135% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +839.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +948.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +469.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
27% 5% 51% 6% 11%
Protein: 26.63 g
Fats: 5.48 g
Carbs: 50.64 g
Water: 5.89 g
Other: 11.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +1352.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +709.4%
Contains more FatsFats +650.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +502.1%
Contains more OtherOther +462.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.394 g
26% 14% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.378 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.761 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.124 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2944%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +692.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spearmint Dried parsely DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1359.5µg 1133%
Manganese 1.118mg 9.81mg 378%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 2.383mg 170%
Iron 11.87mg 22.04mg 127%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 125mg 124%
Calcium 199mg 1140mg 94%
Fiber 6.8g 26.7g 80%
Magnesium 63mg 400mg 80%
Potassium 458mg 2683mg 65%
Copper 0.24mg 0.78mg 60%
Vitamin E 8.96mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.9mg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 9.943mg 56%
Phosphorus 60mg 436mg 54%
Protein 3.29g 26.63g 47%
Zinc 1.09mg 5.44mg 40%
Selenium 14.1µg 26%
Folate 105µg 180µg 19%
Sodium 30mg 452mg 18%
Choline 97.1mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 3.124g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.062mg 16%
Carbs 8.41g 50.64g 14%
Calories 44kcal 292kcal 12%
Vitamin A 203µg 97µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.196mg 10%
Fats 0.73g 5.48g 7%
Saturated fat 0.191g 1.378g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 0.761g 2%
Fructose 0.42g 1%
Net carbs 1.61g 23.94g N/A
Sugar 7.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.475mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 1.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.135mg 1.546mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 2.794mg 0%
Lysine 0.141mg 2.098mg 0%
Methionine 0.046mg 0.596mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.168mg 1.712mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 2.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.718mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.86g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.248g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spearmint Dried parsely
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
25%
Spearmint
406%
Dried parsely
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
370%
Dried parsely

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.187g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried parsely
Dried parsely is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried parsely
Dried parsely is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/nutrients
  2. Dried parsely - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170930/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.