From God’s Banquet Table
There is nothing more refreshing than chewing on a fresh mint leaf or drinking hot mint tea. There are many different types of mint, peppermint and spearmint being the most popular. Peppermint has the stronger cooling effect.
They are easy to grow in the backyard or in the home. Mint has a history of being used by the Arabs as a tea, and by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for flavorings and perfumes. Try adding some mint to cooked vegetables or to jazz up fruit and vegetable salads.
Peppermint, fresh, 2 Tbsp.
| Nutrient | Units | 1.00 X 2 tbsp ——- 3.2g |
|---|---|---|
| Proximates | ||
| Water |
g
|
2.52
|
| Energy |
kcal
|
2
|
| Energy |
kj
|
9
|
| Protein |
g
|
0.12
|
| Total lipid (fat) |
g
|
0.03
|
| Ash |
g
|
0.06
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference |
g
|
0.48
|
| Fiber, total dietary |
g
|
0.3
|
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium, Ca |
mg
|
8
|
| Iron, Fe |
mg
|
0.16
|
| Magnesium, Mg |
mg
|
3
|
| Phosphorus, P |
mg
|
2
|
| Potassium, K |
mg
|
18
|
| Sodium, Na |
mg
|
1
|
| Zinc, Zn |
mg
|
0.04
|
| Copper, Cu |
mg
|
0.011
|
| Manganese, Mn |
mg
|
0.038
|
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg
|
1.0
|
| Thiamin |
mg
|
0.003
|
| Riboflavin |
mg
|
0.009
|
| Niacin |
mg
|
0.055
|
| Pantothenic acid |
mg
|
0.011
|
| Vitamin B-6 |
mg
|
0.004
|
| Folate, total |
mcg
|
4
|
| Folic acid |
mcg
|
0
|
| Folate, food |
mcg
|
4
|
| Folate, DFE |
mcg_DFE
|
4
|
| Vitamin B-12 |
mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin A, IU |
IU
|
136
|
| Vitamin A, RAE |
mcg_RAE
|
7
|
| Retinol |
mcg
|
0
|
| Lipids | ||
| Fatty acids, total saturated |
g
|
0.008
|
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g
|
0.001
|
| Cholesterol |
mg
|
0
|
| Phytosterols |
mg
|
0
|
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18 (2005)
