Spearmint vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spearmint and rosemary different?
- Spearmint is richer in iron, vitamin A, and manganese, while rosemary is higher in fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin C, and copper.
- Spearmint covers your daily need for iron, 65% more than rosemary.
- Spearmint is lower in saturated fat.
Spearmint, fresh and Rosemary, fresh types were 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 | +78.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +702.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.8% |
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Protein
~3.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4540% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 11.87mg | 6.65mg | 65% |
| Fiber | 6.8g | 14.1g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.336mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 2.838g | 12% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 317mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.804mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13.3mg | 21.8mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 5.86g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 91mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.301mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 1.118mg | 0.96mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 146µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 668mg | 6% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 131kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.41g | 20.7g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.394g | 0.901g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 1.16g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.93mg | 1% |
| Folate | 105µg | 109µg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.29g | 3.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.61g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 30mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.948mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.135mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.135mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.046mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.168mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.066mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spearmint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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