Fresh spearmint

USDA name: Spearmint, fresh

5 calories in 2 tbsp (11.4 g). Per 100 g, protein: 3.3 g, carbohydrates: 8.4 g, fat: 0.73 g.

Among the other records in Spices and Herbs, per 100 g: less calories than 86%, and less carbohydrates than 83%.

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Serving
1
= 11.4 g
5KCAL
Where the calories come from

Fresh spearmint, 2 tbsp

5 calories

  • Protein0.38 g25% of calories
  • Carbs0.96 g63% of calories

    incl. 0.78 g fiber

  • Fat0.083 g12% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size2 tbsp (11.4 g)
Amount per serving
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.083 g0%
Saturated Fat 0.022 g0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 3.4 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.96 g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.78 g3%
Protein 0.38 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg0%
Calcium 22.7 mg2%
Iron 1.4 mg8%
Potassium 52.2 mg1%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

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vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Folate3% 12 µg
  • Vitamin A3% 23.1 µg
  • Vitamin C2% 1.5 mg
  • Riboflavin (B2)2% 0.02 mg
  • Vitamin B61% 0.018 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)1% 0.009 mg
  • Niacin (B3)1% 0.11 mg
  • Pantothenic acid (B5)1% 0.029 mg

Little or none: Vitamin B12, Vitamin D.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Iron8% 1.4 mg
  • Manganese6% 0.13 mg
  • Copper3% 0.027 mg
  • Calcium2% 22.7 mg
  • Magnesium2% 7.2 mg
  • Zinc1% 0.12 mg
  • Potassium1% 52.2 mg
  • Phosphorus1% 6.8 mg

Little or none: Sodium.

Amino acids

Grams in this serving. Essential amino acids are marked •

  • Aspartic acid0.044 g
  • Glutamic acid0.041 g
  • Leucine•0.028 g
  • Alanine0.019 g
  • Phenylalanine•0.019 g
  • Valine•0.019 g
  • Glycine0.018 g
  • Arginine0.017 g
  • Lysine•0.016 g
  • Isoleucine•0.015 g
  • Proline0.015 g
  • Threonine•0.015 g
  • Serine0.015 g
  • Tyrosine0.011 g
  • Histidine•0.008 g
  • Tryptophan•0.006 g
  • Methionine•0.005 g
  • Cystine0.004 g

How it compares

Against other records in Spices and Herbs, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

  • Calories

    Lower than 86%

    Same value as 0 of 64 other records.

    leastmost

  • Carbohydrates

    Lower than 83%

    Same value as 0 of 63 other records.

    leastmost

  • Protein

    Lower than 81%

    Same value as 0 of 63 other records.

    leastmost

  • Total fat

    Lower than 79%

    Same value as 1 of 63 other records.

    leastmost

  • Fiber

    Lower than 76%

    Same value as 0 of 62 other records.

    leastmost

  • Potassium

    Lower than 73%

    Same value as 0 of 62 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in fresh spearmint?
2 tbsp (11.4 g): 5 calories; protein: 0.38 g, carbohydrates: 0.96 g, fat: 0.083 g.
How much protein is in fresh spearmint?
3.3 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 30%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in fresh spearmint?
1.6 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 64 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water85.5 g
Energy44 kcal
Energy184 kj
Protein3.3 g
Total lipid (fat)0.73 g
Ash2 g
Carbohydrate, by difference8.4 g
Fiber, total dietary6.8 g
Calcium, Ca199 mg
Iron, Fe11.9 mg
Magnesium, Mg63 mg
Phosphorus, P60 mg
Potassium, K458 mg
Sodium, Na30 mg
Zinc, Zn1.1 mg
Copper, Cu0.24 mg
Manganese, Mn1.1 mg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid13.3 mg
Thiamin0.078 mg
Riboflavin0.17 mg
Niacin0.95 mg
Pantothenic acid0.25 mg
Vitamin B-60.16 mg
Folate, total105 µg
Folic acid0 µg
Folate, food105 µg
Folate, DFE105 µg
Vitamin B-120 µg
Vitamin A, RAE203 µg
Retinol0 µg
Vitamin A, IU4,054 iu
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0 iu
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated0.19 g
SFA 14:00.004 g
SFA 16:00.14 g
SFA 18:00.02 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.025 g
MUFA 16:10.002 g
MUFA 18:10.022 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.39 g
PUFA 18:20.054 g
PUFA 18:30.34 g
Fatty acids, total trans0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Phytosterols10 mg
Tryptophan0.05 g
Threonine0.14 g
Isoleucine0.14 g
Leucine0.25 g
Lysine0.14 g
Methionine0.046 g
Cystine0.036 g
Phenylalanine0.17 g
Tyrosine0.099 g
Valine0.16 g
Arginine0.15 g
Histidine0.066 g
Alanine0.17 g
Aspartic acid0.39 g
Glutamic acid0.36 g
Glycine0.16 g
Proline0.14 g
Serine0.13 g

Source: USDA SR Legacy: the Standard Reference database, USDA's classic nutrient tables. FDC ID 173475, published 2019-04-01. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.