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Peppermint leaf

Peppermint leaf is the fresh or dried aromatic leaf of peppermint, used for infusions and mint flavour in sweet or savoury foods and drinks.

Peppermint leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Peppermint leaf

Peppermint leaf is the fresh or dried leaf of the aromatic peppermint herb. It is used to infuse hot water, flavour foods and drinks, and provide a minty note in both sweet and savoury preparations.

The leaves are green, with a textured surface and a strong, cooling mint aroma and flavour. Fresh leaves are soft and moist, while dried leaves are brittle and more concentrated by weight. Nutrition comparisons should separate fresh from dried leaf and distinguish whole leaf from infusions, which transfer only some components into the liquid.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Peppermint leaf nutrition & diet

Peppermint leaf nutritional value

Peppermint, fresh

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
70kcal
Protein
3.8g
Carbs
14.9g
Fat
0.9g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Fresh and dried leaves differ in water content, while an infusion is not nutritionally equivalent to consuming the leaf itself.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Peppermint, fresh ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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