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:

• Fiber: 1 gram
• Vitamin A: 12% of the RDI
• Iron: 9% of the RDI
• Manganese: 8% of the RDI
• Folate: 4% of the RDI

It may be challenging to consume even 1/3 cup of mint because it is frequently used in little amounts in recipes due to its potent flavor. However, it's likely that some salad recipes that call for mint among other ingredients will bring you quite near to this quantity. A fat-soluble vitamin essential for eye health and night vision, vitamin A, is particularly abundant in mint. In comparison to other herbs and spices, it is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants aid in defending your body against oxidative stress, a form of cell damage brought on by free radicals.