Coconut Water vs. Mint

Nutrition comparison of Coconut Water and Mint


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of coconut water versus mint (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut water and mint:

  • Coconut water has 72% less carbohydrates than mint.
  • Coconut water has 74% less calories than mint.
  • Mint has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coconut water and mint is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Coconut water has 74% less calories than mint - mint has 70 calories per 100 grams and coconut water has 18 calories.

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carbohydrates

Coconut water has 72% less carbohydrates than mint - mint has 14.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than coconut water - mint has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Mint has less sugar than coconut water - coconut water has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Mint has 16 times more protein than coconut water - mint has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both mint and coconut water are low in saturated fat - mint has 0.25g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 221% more Vitamin C than coconut water - mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut water has 9.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coconut water - mint has 212ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mint has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Coconut Water Mint
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.082 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.266 MG
Niacin ~ 1.706 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.338 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.129 MG
Folate ~ 114 UG

Minerals

calcium

Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than coconut water - mint has 243mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.

iron

Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 168 times more iron than coconut water - mint has 5.1mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Mint is an excellent source of potassium and it has 245% more potassium than coconut water - mint has 569mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg of potassium.




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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: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does mint or coconut water contain more calories in 100 grams?
Coconut water has 70% less calories than mint - mint has 70 calories in 100g and coconut water has 18 calories.

Does mint or coconut water have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut water has 70% fewer carbohydrates than mint - mint has 14.9g of carbs for 100g and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.

Does mint or coconut water contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than coconut water - mint has 243mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.

Does mint or coconut water contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 168 times more iron than coconut water - mint has 5.1mg of iron in 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.

Does mint or coconut water contain more potassium?
Mint is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than coconut water - mint has 569mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg of potassium.