Beech Mushroom vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and mint:
- Both mint and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom has 60% less carbohydrates than mint.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Mint has more niacin and folate.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beech mushroom has 50% less calories than mint - mint has 70 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to mint for carbs. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 24:71:5 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Mint | |
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| Protein | 24% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 72% |
| Fat | 5% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beech mushroom has 60% less carbohydrates than mint - mint has 14.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 79 times more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - mint has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Mint has 88% more protein than beech mushroom - mint has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mint and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - mint has 0.25g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beech mushroom - mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than beech mushroom - mint has 212ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than mint - beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more niacin and folate. Both beech mushroom and mint contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Mint | |
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| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 114 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 80 times more calcium than beech mushroom - mint has 243mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than beech mushroom - mint has 5.1mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both mint and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Mint has 41% more potassium than beech mushroom - mint has 569mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beech mushroom and mint contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beech Mushroom | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.069 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does mint or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Beech mushroom has 50% less calories than mint - mint has 70 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Does mint or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beech mushroom has 60% fewer carbohydrates than mint - mint has 14.9g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does mint or beech mushroom contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 80 times more calcium than beech mushroom - mint has 243mg of calcium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does mint or beech mushroom contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than beech mushroom - mint has 5.1mg of iron in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
Does mint or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both mint and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Mint has 40% more potassium than beech mushroom - mint has 569mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.