Spearmint, dried
FDC 172239tsp (1 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 98 · +5 vs Spices & herbs medianDried spearmint scores 98 of 100, ranking 8th of 60 in Spices & herbs, with iron at 486% DV, magnesium at 143% DV, calcium at 115% DV, and fiber at 106% DV per 100 grams.
It is steeped into tea or crushed into spice blends by the teaspoon, so those per 100 gram figures reflect the dried herb in bulk rather than a cup of tea's actual contribution. It also carries 344 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams, a number that matters only if it were eaten in quantity, which it practically never is given its role as a seasoning.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 344 mg | 15% |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber | 30 g | 106% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 20 g | 40% |
| Potassium | 1920 mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 1490 mg | 115% |
| Iron | 88 mg | 486% |
| Magnesium | 602 mg | 143% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 529 µg | 59% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3.4 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.52 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 19 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.88 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5.3 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172239Original 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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