Mint vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Mint and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mint
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mint and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and mint are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Mint has more riboflavin and folate, however, yellow corn contains more pantothenic acid.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mint has 27% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
| Mint | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 76% |
| Fat | ~ | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mint has 29% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and mint are high in dietary fiber. Mint has 233% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than yellow corn - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn and mint contain similar amounts of protein - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and mint are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 478% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 15 times more Vitamin A than yellow corn - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more riboflavin and folate, however, yellow corn contains more pantothenic acid. Both mint and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Mint | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.266 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 1.706 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 114 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 80 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 161% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Mint | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.435 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| Mint | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 0.586 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Mint has 30% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does yellow corn or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mint has 30% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 80 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does yellow corn or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does yellow corn or mint contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 160% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.