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Peppermint , fresh - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Peppermint, fresh

Peppermint, fresh has a low-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

With 3.33 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.67 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 98, for Peppermint, fresh, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat0%
 Calories from Carbs83%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • No Saturated Fat
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4530 IU90.6%Top 10%Very High
Retinol226.7 mcg
Vitamin C33.3 mg55.6%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.3 mg16.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate120 mcg30%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium260 mg26%Top 10%Very High
Iron6.7 mg37%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus76.7 mg7.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium606.7 mg17.3%Top 10%Very High
Sodium33.3 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.7 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber10 g40%Top 10%Very High

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.3 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Water83.3 g
Ash3.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 0.5 g 0.17%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars

Protein 0.1 g 0.2%

Vitamin A 2.7% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 0.8% Iron 1.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://calorielab.com/foods/herbs-and-spices/peppermint-fresh/49/02064/1 Embed Table:

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