Spearmint (Dried)
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A 100g serving covers 499% of the daily recommended Manganese, making Spearmint (Dried) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (19.9g), fat (6g), and carbohydrates (52g) per 100g. Spearmint (Dried) packs 285 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. At 344mg of sodium per 100g, Spearmint (Dried) contributes a noticeable portion of daily sodium — worth tracking for those monitoring salt. Spearmint (Dried) provides 29.8g of dietary fiber per 100g (106% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Spearmint (Dried) delivers meaningful amounts of 19 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein23%19.9 g
- Fat16%6 g
- Carbs61%52 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 11.3 | G |
| Energy | 285 | KCAL |
| Protein | 19.9 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.0 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 52.0 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 29.8 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.29 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.4 | MG |
| Niacin | 6.6 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 2.6 | MG |
| Folate, total | 530 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 529 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 1488 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 87.5 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 602 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 276 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 1924 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 344 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.4 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 1.5 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 11.5 | MG |
| Energy | 1192 | kJ |
| Ash | 10.7 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.4 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 530 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 530 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 10579 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.6 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.04 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.1 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.16 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.21 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.18 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.3 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.45 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 2.8 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Phytosterols | 82.0 | MG |
| Tryptophan | 0.31 | G |
| Threonine | 0.82 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.82 | G |
| Leucine | 1.5 | G |
| Lysine | 0.86 | G |
| Methionine | 0.28 | G |
| Cystine | 0.22 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 1.0 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.60 | G |
| Valine | 0.99 | G |
| Arginine | 0.92 | G |
| Histidine | 0.40 | G |
| Alanine | 1.0 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 2.4 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 2.2 | G |
| Glycine | 0.96 | G |
| Proline | 0.82 | G |
| Serine | 0.78 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tsp (0.5g) | 1 | 0.1g | 0g | 0.3g |
| tbsp (1.6g) | 5 | 0.3g | 0.1g | 0.8g |
Scaled from Spearmint (Dried)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Spearmint (Dried) is a excellent source of Iron (486% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Spearmint (Dried) is a excellent source of Magnesium (143% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Spearmint (Dried) is a excellent source of Calcium (114% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
- Spearmint (Dried) is a excellent source of Fiber (106% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Spearmint (Dried) is a excellent source of Potassium (41% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
Dietary Considerations
With 1924mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Spearmint (Dried). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Spearmint (Dried) provides 87.5mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Spearmint (Dried) is a meaningful source of folate at 530mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Fiber: top <1% (#1 of 8,262)
- Iron: top <1% (#1 of 8,262)
- Calcium: top <1% (#1 of 8,262)
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Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 172239.
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