Spices & herbs

Spearmint, fresh

FDC 173475leaves (0 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 99 · +6 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spearmint, fresh ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 99 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 4 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (66% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (24% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (23% DV). Most of its 44 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 3.3 g · 25%Carb 8.4 g · 63%Fat 0.7 g · 12%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories44 kcal2%
Total fat0.73 g1%
Saturated fat0.19 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium30 mg1%
Carbohydrate8.4 g3%
Dietary fiber6.8 g24%
Sugars-
Protein3.3 g7%
Potassium458 mg10%
Calcium199 mg15%
Iron12 mg66%
Magnesium63 mg15%
Vitamin C13 mg15%
Vitamin A203 µg23%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 173475

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron66% DV
Dietary fiber24% DV
Vitamin A23% DV
Calcium15% DV
Magnesium15% DV
Vitamin C15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density99 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g3.3 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g6.8 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g30 vs 35 median

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