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Yogurt vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yogurt and peppermint

  • Yogurt has more vitamin B12; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, copper, fiber, folate, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than yogurt.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peppermint is 70, while the glycemic index of yogurt is 19.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +627.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.5%
Contains more IronIron +7157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1835.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12966.7%

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.
Yogurt
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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 0% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
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% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +720.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1528.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.266mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.338mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +171.7%
Contains more FatsFats +141%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +313.6%
Contains more OtherOther +145.8%
~equal in Water ~78.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4133.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Peppermint DV% diff.
Iron 0.07mg 5.08mg 63%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.176mg 51%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Copper 0.017mg 0.329mg 35%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg 31%
Folate 7µg 114µg 27%
Vitamin A 1µg 212µg 23%
Selenium 9.7µg 18%
Magnesium 11mg 80mg 16%
Protein 10.19g 3.75g 13%
Calcium 110mg 243mg 13%
Potassium 141mg 569mg 13%
Phosphorus 135mg 73mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.706mg 9%
Zinc 0.52mg 1.11mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.129mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.082mg 5%
Carbs 3.6g 14.89g 4%
Choline 15.1mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.508g 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.117g 0.246g 1%
Calories 59kcal 70kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.266mg 1%
Fats 0.39g 0.94g 1%
Net carbs 3.6g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 3.24g N/A
Sodium 36mg 31mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.338mg 0%
Trans fat 0.006g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Yogurt
Yogurt is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.