Calories in 1 Oz of Peppermint
1 oz of peppermint (28 g) has 20 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.1 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 4.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 18% protein, 10% fat and 72% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of peppermint has 40 calories. Burning 20 calories takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Peppermint: common questions
How many calories are in 1 oz of peppermint?
1 oz of peppermint weighs about 28 g and has 20 calories.
How much protein is in 1 oz of peppermint?
1 oz of peppermint has 1.1 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 oz of peppermint?
1 oz of peppermint has 4.2 g of carbohydrates, including 2.3 g of fiber.
How much peppermint is 100 calories?
100 calories of peppermint is 143 g, about 89 tbsp of peppermint.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 173474. Original description: Peppermint, fresh. Portion weights are USDA household measures.