Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Peppermint VS Canned Capers

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Peppermint	18%	10%	72%
Canned Capers	26%	21%	53%

Macro Nutrients

	Peppermint	Canned Capers	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	11% 318kcal	3.6% 104kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.4% 4.26g	4.02% 3.9g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.5% 1.1g	3.3% 1.06g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	123% 1.97g	52% 0.83g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.84% 0.31g	2.96% 0.5g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	52% 67.5g	17% 22g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	2.57% 1.86g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	95% 36.3g	38% 14.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	30.4% 17g	19% 10.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Peppermint	Canned Capers	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	107% 962μg	3.53% 31.8μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	31% 0.37mg	6.8% 0.082mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	93% 1.2mg	48.5% 0.63mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	48.4% 7.74mg	18.5% 2.96mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	30.7% 1.53mg	2.45% 0.12mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	45% 0.59mg	8.03% 0.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	129% 517μg	26% 104μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	160% 144mg	21.7% 19.5mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	26.6% 4mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	93% 112μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Peppermint	Canned Capers	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	110% 1102mg	18% 181mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	166% 1.5mg	188% 1.7mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	288% 23mg	95% 7.57mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	86.4% 363mg	35.6% 150mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	232% 5.33mg	15.4% 0.35mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	47.3% 331mg	6.48% 45.4mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	76% 2581mg	5.34% 181mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	9.9% 5.44μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	9.37% 141mg	710% 10650mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	45.8% 5.03mg	13% 1.45mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.64% 357g	10.3% 380g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Peppermint VS Canned Capers per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Peppermint versus 1 lb of Canned Capers to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Peppermint vs Canned Capers:

• 1 pound of Peppermint has 30.3 times more Vitamin A, 4.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.9 times more Vitamin B2, 2.6 times more Vitamin B3, 12.5 times more Vitamin B5, 5.6 times more Vitamin B6, 5 times more Vitamin B9 and 7.4 times more Vitamin C than Canned Capers.
• 1 pound of Canned Capers have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B6
• Both Fresh Peppermint as well as Canned Capers have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Peppermint vs Canned Capers:

• 1 pound of Peppermint has 6.1 times more Calcium, 3 times more Iron, 2.4 times more Magnesium, 15.1 times more Manganese, 7.3 times more Phosphorus, 14.2 times more Potassium and 3.5 times more Zinc than Canned Capers.
• While 1 lb of Canned Capers contains 75.7 times more Sodium than Fresh Peppermint.
• Both Peppermint and Canned Capers contain similar levels of Copper and Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Canned Capers lack sufficient amounts of Phosphorus and Potassium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Peppermint has 3 times more Energy, 2.4 times more Omega 3, 3 times more Carbohydrate, 2.5 times more Fiber and 1.6 times more Protein than Canned Capers.
• 1 pound of Canned Capers provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Fresh Peppermint as well as Canned Capers provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in one pound.