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Refreshing, very low calorie, contains vitamin C and menthol-rich mint compounds
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Fresh mint juice (240 g) has 19 calories. That works out to 8 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.1 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 91.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 76% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
19
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
4.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 24% · Fat 7%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 8 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 24 kcal |
Calculated from 8 calories per 100 g.
Blend washed mint leaves with cold water, then strain if you prefer a smoother drink. You can add lemon for a brighter taste, but make fresh mint juice shortly before serving because its fresh aroma fades during storage.
Fresh mint juice is a refreshing way to add flavor to water and may make it easier to drink fluids. Mint’s menthol-rich compounds create a cooling sensation, but the drink is not a detox or a treatment for illness.
Fresh mint juice may feel soothing after a meal for some people, but it is not a proven treatment for digestive problems. Mint can also aggravate heartburn or reflux, so notice whether your symptoms improve or worsen after drinking it.
No, fresh mint juice does not burn fat or cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but adding sugar or syrup changes that; weight change comes from broader eating and activity patterns.
Yes, most people can include fresh mint juice as a regular drink. Keep it unsweetened if you want to avoid extra sugar, and cut back if mint triggers heartburn or another discomfort; it should not replace plain water altogether.
No, fresh mint juice can make acid reflux worse for some people rather than relieve it. Menthol-rich mint may relax the muscle that helps keep stomach contents from moving upward; avoid it if you notice more heartburn after drinking it.
Fresh mint juice is best the day it is made. Keep leftovers covered and refrigerated, and discard them if the smell, taste, or appearance changes; fresh leaves lose their aroma quickly even when chilled.
Fresh mint juice pairs well with lemon, cucumber, or a little fruit for a more pronounced flavor. Add sweetener only if needed, since mint is already aromatic; citrus can bother people who are sensitive to acidic drinks.
No, fresh mint juice is generally made by blending mint leaves with water, while mint tea is made by steeping leaves in hot water. The preparation changes the flavor and texture, though both are usually caffeine-free when made without tea leaves.
Fresh mint juice is caffeine-free, so it does not have the caffeine-related sleep effects of tea or coffee. However, drinking a large amount right before bed may mean waking to urinate, and mint can worsen nighttime reflux in some people.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
91.2µg · 76% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin A
50.4µg · 6% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
Iron
1.44mg · 8% DV
Sodium
14mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 19 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Fresh mint juice is a refreshing drink made by crushing or blending fresh mint leaves with water. Recipes vary: some include lemon, and sweetener is optional. The result is usually light-bodied, with a cool, aromatic mint flavour rather than the thickness of a smoothie.
It is served chilled in many warm-climate cuisines, either alongside a meal or as a simple summer drink; lemon and ice make natural additions. You can keep it lighter by skipping added sugar, or strain it for a smoother texture. At about 8 calories per 100 g, it is a very low-calorie, mostly water-based drink, with a small amount of fibre if the leaves are retained.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.