Spearmint

Mentha spicata (Spear Mint or Spearmint) is a species of mint native to much of Europe and southwest Asia, though its exact natural range is uncertain due to extensive early cultivation. It grows in wet soils. It is an invasive species in the Great Lakes region where it was first sighted in 1843. It is a herbaceous rhizomatous perennial plant growing 30–100 cm tall, with variably hairless to hairy stems and foliage, and a wide-spreading fleshy un... more

Scientific name:

  • Mentha spicata

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Also known as:

  • Spearmint, fresh

Organism Classification

Higher classification:

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Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 3.29 g (0.116 oz )
  • 0.73 g (0.026 oz )
  • 8.41 g (0.297 oz )
  • 2.03 g (0.0716 oz )
  • 85.55 g (3.018 oz )
  • 6.8 g (0.24 oz )
  • 0.199 g (0.00702 oz )
  • 0.01187 g (0.0004187 oz )
  • 0.063 g (0.00222 oz )
  • 0.06 g (0.0021 oz )
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Energy per 100g:

  • 184 kJ (1150000000000000000 MeV )

USDA Equivalent:

  • 02065
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