Cinnamon vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cinnamon and peppermint
- Cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, and zinc; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 708% higher.
- Peppermint has 7 times less fiber than cinnamon. Cinnamon has 53.1g of fiber, while peppermint has 8g.
Food types used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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 CalciumCalcium | +312.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1385.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +736.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1313.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +548.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +441.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +643.4% |
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Protein
~3.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.068 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 | +645.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +647.1% |
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 | 17.466mg | 1.176mg | 708% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 8g | 180% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 243mg | 76% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 5.08mg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 31.8mg | 31% |
| Folate | 6µg | 114µg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 26% | |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 14.89g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 212µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.266mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 70kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.11mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.082mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 569mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 1.706mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.329mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 3.75g | 0% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 0.94g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 0.246g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 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
19%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
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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