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Spinach vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spinach and Peppermint

  • Spinach has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Peppermint has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 35% more.
  • Spinach has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Peppermint. Spinach has 0.242mg of Vitamin B6, while Peppermint has 0.129mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 62% 41% 41% 134% 58% 21% 24% 9.1% 122% 8.2%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~80mg

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.
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 33% 629% 42% 0% 24% 54% 9.2% 8.7% 56% 0% 1234% 110% 11%
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 AVitamin A +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 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 WaterWater +16%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.3%
Contains more FatsFats +261.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.1%
~equal in Other ~1.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
31% 4% 65%
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 -82.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +366.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Peppermint Opinion
Calories 23kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Protein 2.97g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.26g 0.94g Peppermint
Vitamin C 9.8mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 1.35g 6.89g Peppermint
Carbs 3.75g 14.89g Peppermint
Magnesium 87mg 80mg Spinach
Calcium 136mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 466mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 3.57mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Sugar 0.43g Peppermint
Fiber 2.4g 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.174mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.76mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 56mg 73mg Peppermint
Sodium 70mg 31mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 10481IU 4248IU Spinach
Vitamin A 524µg 212µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 1.5µg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.082mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.129mg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Folate 146µg 114µg Spinach
Choline 19.7mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.246g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.033g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.127mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.231mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.182mg 0.161mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg 0.053mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.168mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.066mg 0.075mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach 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
170%
Spinach
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.