Herbs & spices

Spearmint, fresh

Spearmint, fresh has 44 calories per 100 g, with 3.3 g protein, 8.4 g carbohydrates and 0.7 g fat. A typical portion (2 leaves, 0.3 g) has 0 calories.

44kcal · per 100 g184 kJ
  • Protein3.3 g
  • Carbs8.4 g
  • Fat0.7 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat0.7 g1%
Saturated fat0.2 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium30 mg1%
Total carbohydrate8.4 g3%
Dietary fiber6.8 g24%
Total sugars—
Protein3.3 g7%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium199 mg15%
Iron12 mg66%
Potassium458 mg10%
Magnesium63 mg15%
Vitamin A (RAE)203 µg23%
Vitamin C13 mg15%
Folate (DFE)105 µg26%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water85.6 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 iron, folate, fiber and vitamin A — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • A good source of calcium, magnesium and vitamin C (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 7.5 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 1.6 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 6.8 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.