Egg vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and mint:
- Both egg and mint are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Egg has 19.6 times less carbohydrates than mint.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Mint has 11.7 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Mint has more niacin and folate, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and mint has 51% less calories than egg - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mint per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 72% |
| Fat | 62% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 19.6 times less carbohydrates than mint - egg has 0.72g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - mint has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg and mint contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 235% more protein than mint - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mint has 11.7 times less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and mint are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and mint has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg 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 egg - mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both egg and mint are high in Vitamin A. Mint has 33% more Vitamin A than egg - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than mint - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg has more Vitamin E than mint - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Egg and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more niacin and folate, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both egg and mint contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 114 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both egg and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 334% more calcium than egg - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 190% more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Mint is an excellent source of potassium and it has 312% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg 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 egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than mint per 100 grams.
| Egg | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.435 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| Egg | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.069 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does egg or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and mint has 50% less calories than egg - egg has 143 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Is egg or mint better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 240% more protein than mint - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Does egg or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 19.6 times fewer carbohydrates than mint - egg has 0.72g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does egg or mint contain more calcium?
Both egg and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 330% more calcium than egg - egg has 56mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does egg or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 190% more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does egg or mint contain more potassium?
Mint is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.