Peppermint
Herbs & Spices · Raw · 26 of 34 nutrients per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 243 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Iron | 5.08 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Phosphorus | 73 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Potassium | 569 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Sodium | 31 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Zinc | 1.11 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Copper | 0.329 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Manganese | 1.18 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent) | 212 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin C | 31.8 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.082 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.266 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.71 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.338 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Folate (total) | 114 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Tryptophan | 0.058 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Threonine | 0.154 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Isoleucine | 0.154 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Leucine | 0.281 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Lysine | 0.161 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Methionine | 0.053 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Valine | 0.187 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Histidine | 0.075 g | USDA SR Legacy |
About this record
Peppermint is listed here under Herbs & Spices, with the preparation “Raw”, from the source record “Peppermint, fresh”. 26 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Selenium, Iodine, Vitamin E, Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Biotin (B7), Choline; missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.
Where it ranks
This is a dried or concentrated food, so it is ranked separately from fresh foods on each nutrient page (use the “Dried” switch there).
Sources and limitations
- Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Peppermint, fresh” (release 2018-04 (CSV)); Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada): “Spices, peppermint, fresh” (release 2026 (14th edition, May 2026)).
- Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
- Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
- Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.