Peppermint – Nutritional Information
Item: Peppermint
Category: Spices and Herbs
Scientific name: Mentha x piperita nothossp. piperita
Refuse: 39% (values below are for edible portion)
Serving size analysed: 0.1g, 2 leaves
Intro: Peppermint is probably one of the best known herbs, however I am not exactly sure when you would use it in cooking. I guess you could use it in a curry, however the use that I always think of when I think of peppermint leaves is in a cocktail when it can provide a refreshing tang to the drink, or as a herbal teabag and I have heard that peppermint is good to sooth an upset stomach and just aid digestion in general. Or you could use it to make your own ice cream etc, although I am not too sure how that would turn out, you would probably be better buying peppermint oil than putting actual leaves into that.
This herb is actually a hybrid between watermint and spearmint and was first documented in 1753, it was native to Europe but is now grown around the world and is a popular flavor for mints and chewing gums.
| Overview: | |
| Calories: | 0 |
| Water: | 0.08g |
| Carbs: | 0.01g |
| Protein: | 0.00g |
| Fiber: | 0.01g |
| Total Fat: | 0.00g |
| Saturated Fat: | 0.00g |
| Trans-fats: | Not known (or 0) |
| Minerals: | |
| Calcium: | 0.24mg |
| Iron: | 0.01mg |
| Magnesium: | 0.08mg |
| Phosphorus: | 0.07mg |
| Potassium: | 0.57mg |
| Sodium: | 0.03mg |
| Zinc: | 0.00mg |
| Copper: | 0.00mg |
| Manganese: | 0.00mg |
| Selenium: | Not known |
| Vitamins: | |
| Vitamin A: | 4.25IU |
| Thiamine (B1): | 0.00mg |
| Riboflavin (B2): | 0.00mg |
| Niacin (B3): | 0.00mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5): | 0.00mg |
| Vitamin B6: | 0.00mg |
| Folic acid/Folate (B9): | 0.11mcg |
| Vitamin B12: | 0.00mcg |
| Vitamin C: | 0.03mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol): | Not known |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone): | Not known |
| Essential Amino Acids: | |
| Isoleucine: | 0.00g |
| Leucine: | 0.00g |
| Lysine: | 0.00g |
| Methionine: | 0.00g |
| Phenylalanine: | 0.00g |
| Threonine: | 0.00g |
| Tryptophan: | 0.00g |
| Valine: | 0.00g |
| Miscellaneous: | |
| Alcohol: | Not known |
| Caffeine: | Not known |
Footnotes:
General footnote: Leaf
Source:
These nutrition facts for peppermint were kindly provided by…
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
…under a PD license.
Information provide for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon to be accurate, please visit the USDA database for the full record.
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