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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Dried Spearmint"
| Food Name: Dried Spearmint | |
| Food Group: Spices and Herbs | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 285 | Total Fat (g): 6 |
| Protein (g): 20 | Carbohydrates (g): 52 |
| Fiber (g): 30 | Net Carbs (g): 22 |
| Water (g): 11 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 2 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 210 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 3257 | Omega-3 (mg): 2792 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 446 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 10579 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 529 |
| Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 7 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 3 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 530 | Food Folate (mcg): 530 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 530 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 1488 | Iron (mg): 87 |
| Magnesium (mg): 602 | Phosphorus (mg): 276 |
| Potassium (mg): 1924 | Sodium (mg): 344 |
| Zinc (mg): 2 | Copper (mg): 2 |
| Manganese (mg): 11 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 306 | Threonine (mg): 816 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 816 | Leucine (mg): 1496 |
| Lysine (mg): 858 | Methionine (mg): 281 |
| Cystine (mg): 220 | Phenylalanine (mg): 1017 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 600 | Valine (mg): 995 |
| Arginine (mg): 918 | Histidine (mg): 399 |
| Alanine (mg): 1036 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2353 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 2172 | Glycine (mg): 957 |
| Proline (mg): 816 | Serine (mg): 778 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: -56 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Dried Spearmint
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Dried Spearmint'?
100 grams of 'Dried Spearmint' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 20g (around 40% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 52g (around 19% of daily requirement),
Fat – 6g (around 8% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Dried Spearmint'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Dried Spearmint' provides around 285 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 14% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Dried Spearmint' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Dried Spearmint' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 20g protein, 52g carbs, and 6g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Dried Spearmint' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Dried Spearmint' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 1488 mg (114% DV),
Iron (mg): 87 mg (483% DV),
Potassium (mg): 1924 mg (41% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 602 mg (143% DV),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (222% DV),
Manganese (mg): 11 mg (478% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 276 mg (22% DV),
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV).
'Dried Spearmint' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Sodium (mg): 344 mg (15% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Dried Spearmint in significant amounts?
'Dried Spearmint' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 529 mcg (59% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 10579 IU (353% DV),
Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 7 mg (44% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 3 mg (231% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 530 mcg (133% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 530 mcg (133% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 530 mcg (133% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Dried Spearmint' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Dried Spearmint' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Iron (mg): 87 mg (193% of max recommended),
Manganese (mg): 11 mg (100% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Copper (mg): 2 mg (20% of max recommended).