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Maple syrup vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maple syrup and Peppermint?

  • Maple syrup is higher in Vitamin B2, and Manganese, yet Peppermint is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 77% more.
  • Maple syrup has 2 times more Manganese than Peppermint. While Maple syrup has 2.908mg of Manganese, Peppermint has only 1.176mg.

We used Syrups, maple 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.
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Manganese +147.3%
Contains more Calcium +138.2%
Contains more Iron +4518.2%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains more Phosphorus +3550%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Contains more Copper +1727.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Manganese +147.3%
Contains more Calcium +138.2%
Contains more Iron +4518.2%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains more Phosphorus +3550%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Contains more Copper +1727.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +377.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2006.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +838.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6350%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +377.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2006.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +838.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6350%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +350.2%
Contains more Protein +9275%
Contains more Fats +1466.7%
Contains more Water +142.8%
Contains more Other +276.6%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 Carbs +350.2%
Contains more Protein +9275%
Contains more Fats +1466.7%
Contains more Water +142.8%
Contains more Other +276.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2888.2%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2888.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 6.89g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.06g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 67.04g 14.89g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 70kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g Peppermint
Fiber 0g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 102mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 0.11mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 21mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 2mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 212mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 12mg 31mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 1.11mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 2.908mg 1.176mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.266mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 0µg 114µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.246g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.033g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Peppermint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Maple syrup
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.