Junior mints vs Persil
Overall, Persil has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Junior mints | Persil |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 1 |
| Calories | 433 kcal | 43 kcal |
| Fat | 10 g | 0.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 80 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | — | 4.3 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Additives | 6 | 0 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Persil has 90% fewer calories (43 kcal vs 433 kcal).
- Persil has 94% less fat (0.6 g vs 10 g).
- Persil has 98% less saturated fat (0.1 g vs 5 g).
- Persil has 99% less sugar (1 g vs 80 g).
- Junior mints has no salt, while Persil has 0.6 g.
- Persil has 100% more protein (3.7 g vs 0 g).
- Persil has the better Nutri-Score.
- Persil is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Junior mints
Sugar, semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, soy lecithin-an emulsifier, vanilln-an artificial flavor), corn syrup, confectioner's glaze, titanium dioxide, food starch-modified, peppermint oil, artificial colors (FD&C red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 1 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 1, yellow 5), invertase
Persil
Persil
FAQ
Which is healthier: Junior mints or Persil?
Overall, Persil has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Persil has fewer calories: 43 kcal versus 433 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Persil has less sugar: 1 g versus 80 g per 100 g.