Spelt vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spelt and peppermint
- Spelt has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and zinc; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 85% higher.
- Peppermint has 5 times less phosphorus than spelt. Spelt has 401mg of phosphorus, while peppermint has 73mg.
Food types used in this article are Spelt, uncooked and Peppermint, fresh.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +449.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +301.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +216% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.57 g
Fats:
2.43 g
Carbs:
70.19 g
Water:
11.02 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +288.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +371.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +613.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 g
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 | +1248.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.983mg | 1.176mg | 79% |
| Phosphorus | 401mg | 73mg | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.843mg | 1.706mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 0.082mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 212µg | 24% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 243mg | 22% |
| Protein | 14.57g | 3.75g | 22% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 21% | |
| Copper | 0.511mg | 0.329mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.28mg | 1.11mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 70.19g | 14.89g | 18% |
| Folate | 45µg | 114µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 0.338mg | 15% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 70kcal | 13% |
| Magnesium | 136mg | 80mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.266mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 8g | 11% |
| Iron | 4.44mg | 5.08mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.129mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 0.508g | 5% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 569mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 3% | |
| Fats | 2.43g | 0.94g | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.406g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.49g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.443mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.07mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.409mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.258mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.681mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A |
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
32%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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