peppermint candy vs peppermint

peppermint candy and peppermint both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
peppermint candy	Yes	No	No	No
peppermint	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, peppermint candy and peppermint are synonyms defined as:

peppermint candy (noun)	peppermint (noun)
a candy flavored with peppermint oil	a candy flavored with peppermint oil
	herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
	red gum tree of Tasmania