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.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 0% | |
Calories from Carbs | 83% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 4530 IU | 90.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 226.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 33.3 mg | 55.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 3.3 mg | 16.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 120 mcg | 30% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 260 mg | 26% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 76.7 mg | 7.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 606.7 mg | 17.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 33.3 mg | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 10 g | 40% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 3.3 g | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 0 g | |||
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
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
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 0 g | Carbs 100 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 393
Protein 0 g | Carbs 98 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 60
Protein 0 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 183
Protein 26.7 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 7.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 14.3 g | Carbs 57.1 g | Fat 21.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 225
Protein 25 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 13.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 40
Protein | Carbs 10 g | Fat 0 g