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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Peppermint

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Peppermint has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 78% higher.
  • Peppermint contains 2 times less Vitamin A than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A, while Peppermint contains 212µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
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 less SodiumSodium -22.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more IronIron +323.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%

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 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 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 CVitamin C +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +537.7%
~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
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 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 WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.3%
Contains more FatsFats +213.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +337.9%
Contains more OtherOther +26.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Peppermint Opinion
Calories 19kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Protein 1.8g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.3g 0.94g Peppermint
Vitamin C 102mg 31.8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 6.89g Peppermint
Carbs 3.4g 14.89g Peppermint
Magnesium 65mg 80mg Peppermint
Calcium 109mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 510mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 1.2mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Fiber 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.107mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.43mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 52mg 73mg Peppermint
Sodium 24mg 31mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 4248IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 400µg 212µg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.129mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 114µg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.246g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.055mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.101mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.086mg 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.019mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.065mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.039mg 0.075mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) 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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.