Minerals in Spearmint
Minerals are inorganic elements that come from the soil and water and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals. Your body requires different amounts of each mineral. People have different requirements according to they age, sex, and sometimes their state of health (pregnancy).
Potassium (458 mg), Calcium (199 mg) and Magnesium (63 mg) are some of the minerals present in Spearmint.
Nutrition Facts for 100g
Daily values based in a diet 2,000 kcal
The most common problem related to calcium metabolism is undoubtedly bone loss from getting too little calcium. But can be problems when intake of this mineral gets too high as well. 100 grams of Spearmint contains 199 milligrams of calcium, that’s the 20% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
199 mg
20%
daily value
The average man has about 2 grams of iron in this blood cells while women have about 1.6 grams at any given time. If the dietary iron intake falls below daily needs and this storage amount goes down, the ability to tolerate bursts of exercise will deteriorate. 11.87 milligrams of iron can be found on every 100 grams of Spearmint, the 66% of the total daily recommended iron intake.
11.87 mg
66%
daily value
Diets high in potassium are associated with improved blood pressure control. There are several mechanisms contributing to this effect, including improved kidney function, reduction in blood clotting and more efficient opening of blood vessels. 100 grams of Spearmint contains 458 milligrams of potassium, that’s the 10% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
458 mg
10%
daily value
When magnesium intake goes too low, levels of parathyroid hormone go down. This leads to a reduced absorption of calcium in the intestines, as well as increased loss of calcium and magnesium in the urine. 63 milligrams of magnesium can be found on every 100 grams of Spearmint, the 16% of the total daily recommended magnesium intake.
63 mg
16%
daily value
Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up 1% of a person’s total body weight. This mineral is present in every cell of the body. Most of the phosphorus in the body is found in the bones and teeth. In 100 grams of Spearmint, you can find 60 milligrams of phosphorus. It provides the 6% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
60 mg
6%
daily value
Sodium can cause more calcium to be lost in the urine, so high contents of sodium can also increase risks of osteoporosis, and of course, swelling in the extremities and high blood pressure. 30 milligrams of sodium can be found on every 100 grams of Spearmint, the 2% of the total daily recommended sodium intake.
30 mg
2%
daily value
Diets low in zinc can induce measureable reductions in the activity of the immune system. These reductions occur relatively quickly and are reversible upon getting zinc back into the body. In 100 grams of Spearmint, you can find 1.09 milligrams of zinc. It provides the 7% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
1.09 mg
7%
daily value
Copper is required to manufacture collagen, a major structural protein in the body. When copper deficiency becomes severe, tissue integrity can begin to break down. 100 grams of Spearmint contains 0.24 milligrams of copper, that’s the 12% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
0.24 mg
12%
daily value
Manganese functions as an antioxidant in skin cells and other cell types. This mineral helps protect skin against oxygen-related damage and also against damage from UV (ultraviolet) light. In 100 grams of Spearmint, you can find 1.11 milligrams of manganese. It provides the 56% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
1.11 mg
56%
daily value