Wheat vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wheat and peppermint
- Wheat has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, copper, and vitamin B6; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than wheat .
- Peppermint has 7 times less phosphorus than wheat . Wheat has 508mg of phosphorus, while peppermint has 73mg.
- Peppermint has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peppermint is 70, while the glycemic index of wheat is 50.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +274.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +595.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +614.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +411% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +295% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +176.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +224.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +165.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +264.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +377.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +618.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 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 | +942.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.8% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 163% | |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 1.176mg | 80% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 73mg | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 1.706mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.082mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 1.11mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.329mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 212µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.129mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 243mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 5.08mg | 20% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 3.75g | 20% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 14.89g | 19% |
| Folate | 43µg | 114µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 80mg | 15% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 70kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.338mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 569mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 0.94g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
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
34%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.208g)
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 minerals?
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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.