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Fresh spearmint calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of fresh spearmint contains 44 calories, with 3.3 g of protein, 8.4 g of carbohydrate and 0.7 g of fat. It provides 6.8 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 25% Carbs 63% Fat 12%
How fresh spearmint compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh spearmint | 44 kcal | 3.3 g | 8.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Fresh dill weed | 43 kcal | 3.5 g | 7 g | 1.1 g |
| Prepared horseradish | 48 kcal | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Canned capers | 23 kcal | 2.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Fresh basil | 23 kcal | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.6 g |
Nutrition facts for fresh spearmint
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.4 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 6.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in fresh spearmint
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.24 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 203 µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 63 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.3 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.18 mg | 14% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common fresh spearmint servings
How many calories in a portion of fresh spearmint — 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 (11 g) | 4.8 kcal | 0.4 g | 0.9 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 44 kcal | 3 g | 8 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fresh spearmint?
Fresh spearmint has 44 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in fresh spearmint?
Fresh spearmint contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How much fiber does fresh spearmint have?
Fresh spearmint has 6.8 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 spearmint low in calories?
Compared with other spices & herbs it is: 44 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 290.5 kcal.
Are these fresh spearmint 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 #173475 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
