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Spelt vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Spelt and Peppermint

  • Spelt has more Phosphorus, however, Peppermint is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Peppermint covers your daily Iron needs 43% more than Spelt.
  • Peppermint contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Spelt. Spelt contains 150mg of Phosphorus, while Peppermint contains 73mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spelt, cooked 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.
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 3% 13% 63% 72% 34% 64% 0.65% 142% 22%
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 ZincZinc +12.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2330%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.9%
Contains more IronIron +204.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +53%
~equal in Manganese ~1.176mg

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.
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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% 0.24% 5.2% 0% 26% 6.9% 48% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9.8% 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 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +106100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +776.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 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 +46.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10.6%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +172.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Peppermint Opinion
Calories 127kcal 70kcal Spelt
Protein 5.5g 3.75g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.94g Peppermint
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 22.54g 6.89g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 14.89g Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 80mg Peppermint
Calcium 10mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 143mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 1.67mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Fiber 3.9g 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.215mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.25mg 1.11mg Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 73mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 31mg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.082mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 1.706mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 13µg 114µg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
9%
Spelt
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
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)

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.