Spearmint
Herbs & Spices · Raw · 26 of 34 nutrients per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 199 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Magnesium | 63 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Potassium | 458 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Sodium | 30 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Zinc | 1.09 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Copper | 0.24 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Manganese | 1.12 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent) | 203 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin C | 13.3 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.078 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.175 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.948 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.25 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Folate (total) | 105 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Threonine | 0.135 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Isoleucine | 0.135 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Leucine | 0.247 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Lysine | 0.141 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Methionine | 0.046 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Phenylalanine | 0.168 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Valine | 0.164 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Histidine | 0.066 g | USDA SR Legacy |
About this record
Spearmint is listed here under Herbs & Spices, with the preparation “Raw”, from the source record “Spearmint, 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).
Other preparation in the data: Dried
Source record: Spearmint, dried. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1,490 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Iron | 87.5 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Magnesium | 602 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Phosphorus | 276 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Potassium | 1,920 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Sodium | 344 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Zinc | 2.41 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Copper | 1.54 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Manganese | 11.5 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent) | 529 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.288 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.42 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.56 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.4 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.58 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Folate (total) | 530 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Tryptophan | 0.306 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Threonine | 0.816 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Isoleucine | 0.816 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Leucine | 1.5 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Lysine | 0.858 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Methionine | 0.281 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Phenylalanine | 1.02 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Valine | 0.995 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Histidine | 0.399 g | USDA SR Legacy |
Sources and limitations
- Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Spearmint, fresh” (release 2018-04 (CSV)); Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada): “Spices, spearmint, 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.