Edible parts
Leaves / tops as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Spearmint, fresh (USDA FDC SR Legacy 173475)
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 184 kJ / 44 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 3.29 g | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.41 g | 3% |
| Fat | 0.73 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 6.8 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 203 µg RAE | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 13.3 mg | 17% |
| Folate | 105 µg | 53% |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 25% |
| Iron | 11.87 mg | 85% |
| Magnesium | 63 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 458 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.09 mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 30 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Values are from the closest official record: Spearmint, fresh (USDA FDC SR Legacy 173475). No exact lab data for mint yet. Nutrients the record does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Eaten as sold or prepared at home. Atlas figures are per 100 g food data (CoFID / USDA), not a cooked dish with oil or salt unless the row says so.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Mint (Mentha spicata) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under herb. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves / tops as sold.