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Spread vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between spread and peppermint?

  • Spread is higher in vitamin B12, yet peppermint is higher in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, folate, and calcium.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 83% more.
  • The amount of sodium in peppermint is lower.
  • The glycemic index of spread is lower.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Peppermint, fresh types 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.
Spread
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1925%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +417.3%
Contains more IronIron +543%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4423.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.11mg

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.
Spread
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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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +5600%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.706mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.129mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
3
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +104.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1744.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22881.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +404.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Peppermint DV% diff.
Iron 0.79mg 5.08mg 54%
Manganese 0.026mg 1.176mg 50%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Sodium 1013mg 31mg 43%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Fiber 0.2g 8g 31%
Folate 2µg 114µg 28%
Saturated fat 5.977g 0.246g 26%
Fats 17.34g 0.94g 25%
Calcium 12mg 243mg 23%
Copper 0.13mg 0.329mg 22%
Vitamin A 26µg 212µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 0.033g 19%
Selenium 9.7µg 18%
Magnesium 8mg 80mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.508g 14%
Potassium 110mg 569mg 14%
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 12%
Choline 62.3mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.266mg 10%
Calories 235kcal 70kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.082mg 8%
Protein 7.66g 3.75g 8%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Phosphorus 59mg 73mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.338mg 2%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.11mg 1%
Carbs 11.94g 14.89g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.129mg 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 1.706mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
30%
Spread
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 982mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.731g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.