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Dried mint is mint leaf with most of its water removed, used as a herb in food preparation. It provides carbohydrate and protein, along with minerals including calcium and potassium. Per 100g, it contains 35g of carbohydrate, 25g of protein, 1370mg of calcium and 1700mg of potassium. These figures describe the dried herb rather than fresh mint.

Calcium contributes to the maintenance of bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. Potassium is involved in nerve signalling and muscle function. Dried herbs are generally used in small amounts, so their contribution to nutrient intake depends on the quantity used. The full nutrient figures, including energy, fat and salt, are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

279 kcal

Energy

1180 kJ

Fat

4.6g

Carbohydrate

35g

Protein

25g

Salt

0.25g

Water

11g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

800µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin C

Trace

Vitamin B12

0µg

Calcium

1370mg

Phosphorus

490mg

Potassium

1700mg

Sodium

98mg

Other types of mint

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Mint, fresh

43 kcal

3.8g

0.7g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (10 samples and calculation from fresh). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published