6 Health Benefits Of Mint

1. Rich In Nutrients

While not typically consumed in large quantities, mint does contain a fair amount of nutrients.

In fact, just under 1/3 cup or half an ounce (14 grams) of spearmint contains:

• Calories: 6
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Vitamin A: 12% of the required daily intake (RDI)
• Iron: 9% of the RDI
• Manganese: 8% of the RDI
• Folate: 4% of the RDI