Herbs & spices

Peppermint, fresh

Peppermint, fresh has 70 calories per 100 g, with 3.8 g protein, 14.9 g carbohydrates and 0.9 g fat. A typical portion (2 leaves, 0.1 g) has 0 calories.

70kcal · per 100 g293 kJ
  • Protein3.8 g
  • Carbs14.9 g
  • Fat0.9 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat0.9 g1%
Saturated fat0.3 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium31 mg1%
Total carbohydrate14.9 g5%
Dietary fiber8 g29%
Total sugars—
Protein3.8 g8%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium243 mg19%
Iron5.1 mg28%
Potassium569 mg12%
Magnesium80 mg19%
Vitamin A (RAE)212 µg24%
Vitamin C32 mg35%
Folate (DFE)114 µg29%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water78.7 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in vitamin C, fiber, folate, iron and vitamin A — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • A good source of magnesium, calcium and potassium (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 5.4 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 6.9 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 8 g fiber).

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.