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Teff vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Teff and Peppermint?

  • Teff is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Peppermint is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 73% more.
  • Teff has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Peppermint. While Teff has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, Peppermint has only 0.082mg.

We used Teff, cooked 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.
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.8%
Contains more IronIron +147.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.11mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Teff
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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% 0.12% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +212300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +706.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 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 CarbsCarbs +33.4%
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more OtherOther +156.5%
~equal in Protein ~3.75g
~equal in Water ~78.65g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff 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 Teff Peppermint Opinion
Calories 101kcal 70kcal Teff
Protein 3.87g 3.75g Teff
Fats 0.65g 0.94g Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 17.06g 6.89g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 14.89g Teff
Magnesium 50mg 80mg Peppermint
Calcium 49mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 107mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 2.05mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Fiber 2.8g 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.226mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 1.11mg
Phosphorus 120mg 73mg Teff
Sodium 8mg 31mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Manganese 2.86mg 1.176mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.082mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 18µg 114µg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.149mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.311mg 0.281mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.125mg 0.053mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.191mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg 0.187mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg 0.075mg Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff 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
8%
Teff
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff 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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.