Chicken vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken and mint:
- Both chicken and mint are high in potassium.
- Chicken has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mint contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- Mint has 11.6 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Mint has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and mint has 63% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mint per calorie. Chicken has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:51 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 51% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than mint - mint has 14.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - mint has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 521% more protein than mint - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mint has 11.6 times less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and mint are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mint has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken - mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken - mint has 212ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken has more Vitamin E than mint - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mint contains more folate. Both chicken and mint contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Chicken | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.121 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.302 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 7.107 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.327 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 114 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 446% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken and mint are high in potassium. Chicken has 19% more potassium than mint - chicken has 677mg 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 chicken per 100 grams, however, chicken contains more dha and dpa than mint per 100 grams.
| Chicken | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.435 G |
| DHA | 0.031 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.016 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.155 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| Chicken | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.02 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.818 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 1.838 G | 0.069 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does chicken or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and mint has 60% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Is chicken or mint better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 520% more protein than mint - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Does mint or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than mint - mint has 14.9g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does chicken or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does chicken or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 450% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does chicken or mint contain more potassium?
Both chicken and mint are high in potassium. Chicken has 20% more potassium than mint - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.