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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 C, and Vitamin A.
  • 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 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.
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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 +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.
Turmeric Peppermint
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Peppermint Opinion
Calories 312kcal 70kcal Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 3.75g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.94g Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 44.44g 6.89g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 14.89g Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 80mg Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 2080mg 569mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 5.08mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Peppermint
Fiber 22.7g 8g Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.329mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 1.11mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 73mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 31mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 1.176mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.338mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 114µg Peppermint
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Peppermint
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.033g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.508g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.154mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.154mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.281mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.161mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.053mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.191mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.187mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.075mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
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.

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.