Spearmint vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spearmint and peppermint different?
- Spearmint is higher in iron; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for spearmint is 85% higher.
Spearmint, fresh 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +133.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.29 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
8.41 g
Water:
85.55 g
Other:
2.02 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.1% |
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Water
~78.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.394 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 11.87mg | 5.08mg | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 13.3mg | 31.8mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.329mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.266mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.948mg | 1.706mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.8g | 8g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 243mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 1.118mg | 1.176mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 569mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.338mg | 2% |
| Folate | 105µg | 114µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.41g | 14.89g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 212µg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.29g | 3.75g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.394g | 0.508g | 1% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 70kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 0.94g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.61g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 0.246g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.135mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.135mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.046mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.168mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spearmint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)