Mint

Tbsp2 g
Tsp1 g


Calories in 1 tbsp (2 g)
5.7 calories, 0.9 from fat
 
Carbs
1 g
 
Proteins
0.4 g
 
Fat
0.1 g
 
Sat. Fat
0 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Mint has medium calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is moderate (0.1 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (140%/cal) - a good source of Manganese (essential for healthy bones), Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells), Vitamin A (fights cancer and slows down tumor growth), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones), Copper (essential for normal growth and health), Potassium (instrumental for the metabolic processing of various nutrients), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process) and Zinc (improves the senses of taste and smell).
  • Mint contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (40% of DV/100g) and fiber (119% of DV/100g)!

Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Medium
Density
(2.9 cal/g)
High
Density
(140 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.2 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
1%
Protein
0%
Carbs
2%
Fiber
0%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin A

Fights cancer and slows down tumor growth; Keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Manganese

Essential for healthy bones; Controls the level of sugar in the blood.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Mint

Serving Size: tbsp (2g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 5.7 cal
Calories from Fat 0.9 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.2%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0.2%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 6.9 mg 0.3%
Total Carbohydrate 1 g 0.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g 2.4%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 0.4 g 0.8%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 211.6 IU 4.2%
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 2.6%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 29.8 mg 3%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 1.5%
Iron (Fe) 1.7 mg 9.7%
Magnesium (Mg) 12 mg 3%
Manganese (Mn) 0.2 mg 11.5%
Potassium (K) 38.5 mg 1.1%
Phosphorus (P) 5.5 mg 0.6%
Selenium (Se) 0 mcg 0%
Zinc (Zn) 0 mg 0.3%