Calories in Spearmint, dried
Generic food Dried or dry Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spearmint, dried contains 285 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (1.6 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from protein and 16% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for spices and herbs on FoodFactly (285 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 499% of the Daily Value for manganese, 486% of the Daily Value for iron and 171% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 285 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat M | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 344 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 52 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber I | 29.8 g | 106% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 19.9 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A M | 529 µg | 59% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.29 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 1.4 mg | 109% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6.6 mg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 2.6 mg | 152% |
| Folate (B9) C | 530 µg | 133% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 1,488 mg | 114% |
| Iron M | 87.5 mg | 486% |
| Magnesium M | 602 mg | 143% |
| Phosphorus M | 276 mg | 22% |
| Potassium M | 1,924 mg | 41% |
| Zinc M | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper M | 1.5 mg | 171% |
| Manganese M | 11.5 mg | 499% |
% 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
- Protein 23%
- Carbohydrates 61%
- Fat 16%
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
- Protein19.9 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber29.8 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat6 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium344 mgin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water11.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 3.3 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan I | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine I | 0.82 g |
| Isoleucine I | 0.82 g |
| Leucine I | 1.5 g |
| Lysine I | 0.86 g |
| Methionine I | 0.28 g |
| Cystine I | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine I | 1 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0.6 g |
| Valine I | 1 g |
| Arginine I | 0.92 g |
| Histidine I | 0.4 g |
| Alanine I | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid I | 2.4 g |
| Glutamic acid I | 2.2 g |
| Glycine I | 0.96 g |
| Proline I | 0.82 g |
| Serine I | 0.78 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.45 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.037 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 2.8 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.016 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 82 mg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water M | 11.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 10.7 g |
| Energy ? | 1,192 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 10,579 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 530 µg |
Other forms of Spearmint
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, fresh Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 8.4 g | 0.73 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, parsley, dried Dried or dry | 292 | 26.6 g | 50.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Spices, fenugreek seed | 323 | 23 g | 58.4 g | 6.4 g |
| Spices, basil, dried Dried or dry | 233 | 23 g | 47.8 g | 4.1 g |
| Spices, chili powder Dried or dry | 282 | 13.5 g | 49.7 g | 14.3 g |
| Spices, cardamom | 311 | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Spices, pepper, black | 251 | 10.4 g | 64 g | 3.3 g |
| Spices, thyme, dried Dried or dry | 276 | 9.1 g | 63.9 g | 7.4 g |
| Spices, pepper, white | 296 | 10.4 g | 68.6 g | 2.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry spearmint?
100 g of dried or dry spearmint has 285 kcal. 1 tbsp (1.6 g): about 5 kcal. 1 tsp (0.5 g): about 1 kcal.
Is dried or dry spearmint high in protein?
Dried or dry spearmint contains 19.9 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.32 g in 1 tbsp (1.6 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry spearmint?
Dried or dry spearmint has 52 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 29.8 g of fiber.
How much fat is in dried or dry spearmint?
Dried or dry spearmint contains 6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry spearmint contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (499% DV), iron (486% DV), copper (171% DV), Vitamin B6 (152% DV) and magnesium (143% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry spearmint?
100 g contains 344 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spearmint have the same nutrition dried or dry and raw?
No. Per 100 g, spearmint, dried has 285 kcal, while spearmint, fresh has 44 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 172239. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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