Turmeric vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between turmeric and peppermint?
- Turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium, yet peppermint is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 810% more.
- Turmeric has 11 times more iron than peppermint. While turmeric has 55mg of iron, peppermint has only 5.08mg.
- The glycemic index of turmeric is lower.
We used Spices, turmeric, ground 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +982.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +295.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +309.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1583.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +470% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +245.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +350.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +512.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 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 | +1260.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 1.176mg | 810% |
| Iron | 55mg | 5.08mg | 624% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.329mg | 108% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 8g | 59% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 569mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 73mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 1.11mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 80mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 114µg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 212µg | 24% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 14.89g | 17% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 3.75g | 12% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 70kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.266mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 243mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.246g | 7% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.94g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.338mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.508g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 1.706mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 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
23%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.592g)
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.