Mint julep: Nutrition Facts
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Mint julep contains 187 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz (30 g) provides about 56 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from alcohol, with 12% from carbohydrates and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in liquor and cocktails on FoodFactly, where the median is 107 kcal per 100 g across 69 foods.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 5.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.004 mg | 0.3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.004 mg | 0.3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.009 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Potassium C | 1 mg | 0% |
| Zinc C | 0.05 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper C | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Carbohydrates 12%
- Alcohol 88%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of liquor and cocktails (median 0.07 g)
- Sugars5.8 gbelow the median for liquor and cocktails (median 6.6 g)
- Fat0.01 gbelow the median for liquor and cocktails (median 0.04 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of liquor and cocktails (median 0.001 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 70.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 23.7 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamikaze | 187 | 0.06 g | 6.9 g | 0.07 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, daiquiri, prepared-from-recipe | 186 | 0.06 g | 6.9 g | 0.06 g |
| Martini, flavored | 187 | 0.09 g | 6.4 g | 0.03 g |
| Old fashioned | 164 | 0.16 g | 6.1 g | 0.04 g |
| Gimlet | 188 | 0.1 g | 5.1 g | 0.03 g |
| Rob Roy | 212 | 0.05 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Rusty Nail | 244 | 0 g | 8.7 g | 0.03 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, wine, dessert, sweet | 160 | 0.2 g | 13.7 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mint julep?
100 g of mint julep has 187 kcal. 1 fl oz (30 g): about 56 kcal. 1 drink (225 g): about 421 kcal.
How much protein is in mint julep?
Mint julep contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 fl oz (30 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other liquor and cocktails, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.07 g).
How many carbs are in mint julep?
Mint julep has 5.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 5.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mint julep?
Mint julep contains 0.01 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in mint julep?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710643. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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