Peppermint nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Peppermint, fresh
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Peppermint
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 70 kcal |
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 70 (medium) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 7 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 2 leaves (0.1 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -12.6 (alkaline) |
Peppermint calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of peppermint | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 70 | |
| Calories in 2 leaves | 0 | 0.1 g |
| Calories in 2 tbsp | 2 | 3.2 g |
Peppermint Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
636µg of 900µg
71%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
95mg of 90mg
106%
Vitamin B1:
0.25mg of 1mg
21%
Vitamin B2:
0.8mg of 1mg
61%
Vitamin B3:
5.1mg of 16mg
32%
Vitamin B5:
1mg of 5mg
20%
Vitamin B6:
0.39mg of 1mg
30%
Folate:
342µg of 400µg
86%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
3.8 g of 50 g
3.8 g (8% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.9 g of 65 g
0.9 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
14.9 g of 300 g
14.9 g (5% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
78.7 g of 2,000 g
78.7 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.8 g
1.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
174mg of 280mg
62%
Threonine:
462mg of 1,050mg
44%
Isoleucine:
462mg of 1,400mg
33%
Leucine:
843mg of 2,730mg
31%
Lysine:
483mg of 2,100mg
23%
Methionine:
159mg of 1,050mg
15%
Phenylalanine:
573mg of 1,750mg
33%
Valine:
561mg of 1,820mg
31%
Histidine:
225mg of 700mg
32%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.25 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.51 g
Fiber content ratio for Peppermint
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
8 g
Other:
6.9 g
All nutrients for Peppermint per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 24% | 25% | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% | 81% |
1.5 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 3.8g | 9% | 67% |
1.3 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.94g | 1% | 75% |
35.4 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 35% | 15% |
1.7 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 6.9g | N/A | 52% |
7.9 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 15g | 5% | 41% |
1.9 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 80mg | 19% | 17% |
1.8 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% | 10% |
1.9 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 569mg | 17% | 10% |
3.9 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 5.1mg | 64% | 10% |
2 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | 13% |
3.3 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.33mg | 37% | 24% |
2.3 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 10% | 51% |
5.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 10% | 71% |
2.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% | 78% |
15.8 times less than White bread
|
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 51% | 31% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | 54% |
3.2 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 20% | 31% |
2 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.7mg | 11% | 61% |
5.6 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 7% | 70% |
3.3 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | 59% |
1.1 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 114µg | 29% | 22% |
1.9 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated fat | 0.25g | 1% | 75% |
24 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | N/A | 86% |
296.9 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.51g | N/A | 61% |
92.9 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | 85% |
5.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0% | 86% |
4.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.15mg | 0% | 87% |
5.9 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.28mg | 0% | 87% |
8.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.16mg | 0% | 87% |
2.8 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.05mg | 0% | 88% |
1.8 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.19mg | 0% | 86% |
3.5 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.19mg | 0% | 87% |
10.9 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.08mg | 0% | 88% |
10 times less than Turkey meat
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
1.4%
Total Fat
0.94g
1.1%
Saturated Fat 0.25g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.3%
Sodium 31mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
32%
Dietary Fiber
8g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
3.8g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
243mg
24%
Iron
5.1mg
64%
Potassium
569mg
17%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.