Spearmint

Spearmint

Spearmint, fresh

2.2%
44 kcal

Energy

1%
0.7 g

Fat

1%
0.2 g

Saturates

1.3%
0.1 g

Salt

carbs
63%
fat
13%
protein
24%

Caloric Ratio

Nutrition

Calories % Daily Value
Total Calories 44 (184 kJ)
2%
from Carbohydrate 34 (141 kJ)
from Fat 7 (28 kJ)
from Protein 13 (55 kJ)
from Alcohol 0 (0 kJ)
Carbohydrates % Daily Value
Total Carbohydrates 8.4 g
3%
Dietary Fiber 6.8 g
23%
Starch ~
Sugars ~
Sucrose ~
Glucose ~
Fructose ~
Lactose ~
Maltose ~
Galactose ~
Fats & Fatty Acids % Daily Value
Total Fat 0.7 g
1%
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
1%
Butyric Acid ~
Caproic Acid ~
Caprylic Acid ~
Capric Acid ~
Lauric Acid ~
Tridecylic Acid ~
Myristic Acid 4.0 mg
Pentadecanoic Acid ~
Palmitic Acid 137.0 mg
Margaric Acid ~
Stearic Acid 20.0 mg
Arachidic Acid ~
Behenic Acid ~
Lignoceric Acid ~
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Myristoleic Acid ~
15:1 ~
Palmitoleic Acid 2.0 mg
16:1 c ~
16:1 t ~
17:1 ~
Oleic Acid 22.0 mg
18:1 c ~
18:1 t ~
Gadoleic Acid ~
Erucic Acid ~
22:1 c ~
22:1 t ~
Nervonic Acid ~
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Linoleic Acid 54.0 mg
18:2 CLAs ~
18:2 n-6 c,c ~
18:2 t,t ~
18:2 i ~
18:2 t ~
Linolenic Acid 338.0 mg
alpha-Linolenic Acid ~
gamma-Linolenic acid ~
Parinaric Acid ~
Eicosadienoic Acid ~
Eicosatrienoic Acid ~
20:3 n-3 ~
Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid ~
Arachidonic Acid ~
20:4 n-6 ~
Timnodonic Acid ~
Clupanodonic Acid ~
Docosahexaenoic Acid ~
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 338.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 54.0 mg
Sterols % Daily Value
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols 10.0 mg
Campesterol ~
Stigmasterol ~
Beta-sitosterol ~
Protein & Amino Acids % Daily Value
Protein 3.3 g
7%
Essential Aminos
Histidine 66.0 mg
8%
Isoleucine 135.0 mg
12%
Leucine 247.0 mg
10%
Lysine 141.0 mg
6%
Methionine 46.0 mg
4%
Phenylalanine 168.0 mg
8%
Threonine 135.0 mg
11%
Tryptophan 50.0 mg
17%
Valine 164.0 mg
11%
Non-essential Aminos
Alanine 171.0 mg
Arginine 151.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 388.0 mg
Cystine 36.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 358.0 mg
Glycine 158.0 mg
Proline 135.0 mg
Serine 128.0 mg
Tyrosine 99.0 mg
Other Nutrients % Daily Value
Alcohol ~
Water 85.6 g
Ash 2.0 g
Caffiene ~
Theobromine ~
Vitamins % Daily Value
Betaine ~
Choline ~
Vitamin A 4,054 IU
81%
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.1 mg
5%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.2 mg
10%
Vitamin B3 (niacin) 0.9 mg
5%
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 0.3 mg
3%
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.2 mg
8%
Vitamin B9 (folate) 105 mcg
26%
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C 13.3 mg
22%
Vitamin D 0 IU
0%
Vitamin E ~
Vitamin K ~
Minerals % Daily Value
Calcium 199.0 mg
20%
Copper 0.2 mg
12%
Fluoride ~
Iron 11.9 mg
66%
Magnesium 63.0 mg
16%
Manganese 1.1 mg
56%
Phosphorus 60.0 mg
6%
Potassium 458.0 mg
13%
Sodium 30.0 mg
1%
Zinc 1.1 mg
7%
Spearmint

About Spearmint

Spearmint or spear mint (Mentha spicata) is a species of mint native to much of Europe and southwest Asia, though its exact natural range is uncertain due to extensive early cultivation. Spearmint grows well in nearly all temperate climates. Gardeners often grow it in pots or planters due to its invasive, spreading rhizomes. The plant prefers partial shade, but can flourish in full sun to mostly shade. Spearmint is best suited to loamy soils with abundant organic material. Read More

Spearmint or spear mint (Mentha spicata) is a species of mint native to much of Europe and southwest Asia, though its exact natural range is uncertain due to extensive early cultivation. Spearmint grows well in nearly all temperate climates. Gardeners often grow it in pots or planters due to its invasive, spreading rhizomes. The plant prefers partial shade, but can flourish in full sun to mostly shade. Spearmint is best suited to loamy soils with abundant organic material. Spearmint leaves can be used fresh, dried, or frozen. They can also be preserved in salt, sugar, sugar syrup, alcohol, or oil. The leaves lose their aromatic appeal after the plant flowers. It can be dried by cutting just before, or right (at peak) as the flowers open, about one-half to three-quarters the way down the stalk (leaving smaller shoots room to grow). Some dispute exists as to what drying method works best; some prefer different materials (such as plastic or cloth) and different lighting conditions (such as darkness or sunlight). Spearmint is often cultivated for its aromatic and carminative oil, referred to as oil of spearmint. The most abundant compound in spearmint oil is R-(?)-carvone, which gives spearmint its distinctive smell. Spearmint oil also contains significant amounts of limonene, dihydrocarvone, and 1,8-cineol. Unlike peppermint oil, oil of spearmint contains minimal amounts of menthol and menthone. It is used as a flavoring for toothpaste and confectionery, and is sometimes added to shampoos and soaps.