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3. Types of Mint
4. Mint Nutritional Value
5. Mint Health Benefits
Mint Facts
History and Origin
Types of Mint
Common Types of Mint
Mint Nutritional Value
Herbs ” Mint ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 1.6 g – 1 Tablespoon
Spearmint, dried
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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5
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0.2%
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Protein
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g
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0.32
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0.6%
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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0.10
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%
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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0.83
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%
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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0.5
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%
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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24
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%
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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1.40
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7.7%
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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10
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%
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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4
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%
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Potassium, K
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mg
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31
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%
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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6
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%
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.04
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%
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.025
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%
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.184
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%
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.0
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.005
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%
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.023
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%
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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0.105
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%
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Pantothenic acid (B-5)
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mg
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0.022
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%
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.041
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%
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Folate (B-9)
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mcg
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8
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2%
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Vitamin (B-12)
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mcg
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0.00
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Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)
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mcg
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%
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|
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
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mcg
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0
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.025
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0.1%
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.003
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.052
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Trans Fatty Acids
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g
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0.000
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Cholesterol
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mg
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0
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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.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Mint Nutritional Value
Mint Health Benefits
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References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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