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Fresh peppermint calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of fresh peppermint contains 70 calories, with 3.8 g of protein, 14.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.9 g of fat. It provides 8 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 18% Carbs 72% Fat 10%
How fresh peppermint compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh peppermint | 70 kcal | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Imitation vanilla extract, alcohol-free | 56 kcal | 0 g | 14.4 g | 0 g |
| Balsamic vinegar | 88 kcal | 0.5 g | 17 g | 0 g |
| Prepared horseradish | 48 kcal | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Mustard | 60 kcal | 3.7 g | 5.8 g | 3.3 g |
Nutrition facts for fresh peppermint
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.9 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in fresh peppermint
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 1.2 mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.33 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8 mg | 35% |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 212 µg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 19% |
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Calories in common fresh peppermint servings
How many calories in a portion of fresh peppermint — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 leaves (0 g) | 0 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 2 tbsp (3 g) | 2.1 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 70 kcal | 4 g | 15 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fresh peppermint?
Fresh peppermint has 70 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in fresh peppermint?
Fresh peppermint contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How much fiber does fresh peppermint have?
Fresh peppermint has 8 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Is fresh peppermint low in calories?
Compared with other spices & herbs it is: 70 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 290.5 kcal.
Are these fresh peppermint calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #173474 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
