Peppermint (fresh) nutrition facts
Mentha x piperita L. nothosubsp. piperita
100 grams of peppermint, fresh contain 70 calories, 3.8 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (51% DV), copper (37% DV), vitamin C (35% DV) and dietary fiber (29% DV). Most of its calories (72%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese51%
- Copper37%
- Vitamin C35%
- Dietary fiber29%
- Folate28%
- Iron28%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 212 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8 mg | 35% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.27 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.71 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.34 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate | 114 µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5.08 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 569 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 73 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.11 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.33 mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 1.18 mg | 51% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.25 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.51 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 78.6 g | - |
How it compares to other spices and herbs
| Per 100 g | Peppermint (fresh) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 | 249 | -72% |
| Protein | 3.75 g | 10.1 g | -63% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 44 g | -66% |
| Total fat | 0.94 g | 8.37 g | -89% |
| Dietary fiber | 8 g | 19.3 g | -59% |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1237 mg | -97% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173474. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.