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Peppermints

Peppermints are peppermint-flavoured sweets, described here using data from samples of several brands. They mainly provide carbohydrate in the form of sugars. Per 100g, the supplied data list 1678 kJ of energy, 0.7g of fat, 0.5g of protein and 0g of fibre.

Sugars provide energy, and frequent consumption of sugary foods can contribute to tooth decay. The sugar and energy content of peppermints are relevant for people monitoring these intakes. Peppermints provide little protein and are not a significant source of vitamins or minerals. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

393 kcal

Energy

1678 kJ

Fat

0.7g

Carbohydrate

103g

of which sugars

103g

Fibre

0g

Proteine

0.5g

Sale

0.02g

Alcol

0g

Acqua

0.2g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina E

0mg

Vitamina C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0mg

Niacin (B3)

0mg

Vitamina B6

0mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Folato

0µg

Calcio

7mg

Ferro

0.2mg

Magnesio

3mg

Phosphorus

Trace

Potassio

Trace

Sodio

9mg

Copper

0.04mg

Selenio

Trace

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Several samples of 6 different brands). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

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

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente