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Walnut vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Walnut and Peppermint different?

  • Walnut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, however, Peppermint is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Walnut is 140% higher.
  • Walnut contains 25 times more Saturated Fat than Peppermint. While Walnut contains 6.126g of Saturated Fat, Peppermint contains only 0.246g.

Nuts, walnuts, english and Peppermint, fresh are the varieties used 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 Magnesium +97.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +374%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +178.4%
Contains more Copper +382.1%
Contains more Manganese +190.3%
Contains more Calcium +148%
Contains more Iron +74.6%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +97.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +374%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +178.4%
Contains more Copper +382.1%
Contains more Manganese +190.3%
Contains more Calcium +148%
Contains more Iron +74.6%
Contains more Potassium +29%

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.
Walnut
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21140%
Contains more Vitamin C +2346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +16.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
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 B1 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21140%
Contains more Vitamin C +2346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +16.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +306.1%
Contains more Fats +6837.2%
Contains more Water +1832.4%
Equal in Carbs - 14.89
Equal in Other - 1.77
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 Protein +306.1%
Contains more Fats +6837.2%
Contains more Water +1832.4%
Equal in Carbs - 14.89
Equal in Other - 1.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26969.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9186.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26969.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9186.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 6.89g Walnut
Protein 15.23g 3.75g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 0.94g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 654kcal 70kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Peppermint
Fiber 6.7g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 98mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 2.91mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 158mg 80mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 73mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 2mg 31mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 1.11mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.329mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 1.176mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.082mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.338mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.129mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.058mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.154mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.154mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 0.281mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.161mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg 0.053mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.191mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg 0.187mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.075mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 0.033g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.508g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.