Peppermint, fresh
FDC 173474leaves (0 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 97 · +4 vs Spices & herbs medianFresh peppermint scores 97 of 100 on the density scale, Elite band, rank 15 of 60 in Spices & herbs. Vitamin C leads at 35% DV per 100 grams, with fiber (29% DV), iron (28% DV) and vitamin A (24% DV) rounding out a notably well-rounded nutrient spread for a fresh herb, carrying 70 calories in that amount.
Fresh mint leaves are used as a garnish, steeped for tea, or torn into salads and drinks, almost never eaten by the 100-gram portion. Fiber comes to 8 grams and protein to 3.75 grams per 100 g, both respectable for a leafy herb, while sodium is a modest 31 mg per 100 g.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 0.94 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.25 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 8 g | 29% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
| Potassium | 569 mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 32 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 212 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173474Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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