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Mint - is a good source of

1. Mint Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Mint
4. Mint Nutritional Value
5. Mint Health Benefits

Mint Facts

History and Origin


Tips for Cooking and Storage

Tips for cooking with Mint
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Common Types of Mint

Common Types of Mint

Mint Nutritional Value

Herbs ” Mint ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 1.6 g – 1 Tablespoon
Spearmint, dried
Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
Unit
Value
Daily Value %
Energy
kcal
5
0.2%
Protein
g
0.32
0.6%
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.10
%
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
0.83
%
Fiber, total dietary
g
0.5
%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
24
%
Iron, Fe
mg
1.40
7.7%
Magnesium, Mg
mg
10
%
Phosphorus, P
mg
4
%
Potassium, K
mg
31
%
Sodium, Na
mg
6
%
Zinc, Zn
mg
0.04
%
Copper, Cu
mg
0.025
%
Manganese, Mn
mg
0.184
%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
0.0
Thiamin (B-1)
mg
0.005
%
Riboflavin (B-2)
mg
0.023
%
Niacin (B-3)
mg
0.105
%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)
mg
0.022
%
Vitamin (B-6)
mg
0.041
%
Folate (B-9)
mcg
8
2%
Vitamin (B-12)
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)
mcg
%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids
g
0.025
0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
g
0.003
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
g
0.052
Trans Fatty Acids
g
0.000
Cholesterol
mg
0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Mint Nutritional Value




Mint Health Benefits

Mint
HEALTH

References


Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

For More Information


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