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Mint Mentos Calories
Sugared mint candy dragée; refreshing flavor, low nutrient density.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Mint Mentos (3 g) has 12 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.9 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Mint Mentos Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 3 g
12
KCAL / 3G
Carbs
2.9g
· 1% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
Mint Mentos nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (3 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 12 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.05 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Mint Mentos?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 6 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 14 g | 55 kcal |
| 5 piece (small) | 15 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 21 g | 82 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 14 piece (jumbo) | 38 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 38 g | 148 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mint Mentos
Why do Mint Mentos make a Coke bottle fizz over?
Mint Mentos provide many tiny surface sites where dissolved carbon dioxide can form bubbles quickly. The gas rushes out of the soda, creating foam; the effect is physical rather than a chemical reaction that makes new gas.
Are Mint Mentos gum or candy?
Mint Mentos are chewy candies, not chewing gum. Their soft center is meant to be chewed and swallowed, rather than kept in your mouth like gum.
Do Mint Mentos freshen your breath?
Mint Mentos can briefly mask mouth odor with mint flavor, but they do not remove its underlying cause. Because they contain sugar, they are not a good substitute for brushing, flossing, or sugar-free breath-freshening products.
What are Mint Mentos made of?
Mint Mentos are sugar-coated candies with a chewy center. Their ingredients commonly include sugar, glucose syrup, starch, and flavorings; the exact recipe can vary between countries and product versions.
Are Mint Mentos sugar-free?
No, the classic Mint Mentos are sugar-sweetened candy. Sugar-free Mentos products are separate varieties, so the classic mint roll should not be treated as sugar-free.
Can you use Mint Mentos for the Mentos-and-soda experiment?
Yes, Mint Mentos can trigger the familiar soda-fountain effect because their surface helps carbon dioxide escape rapidly. Do the experiment outdoors and never drink from or seal a bottle during the reaction.
Do Mint Mentos cause cavities?
They can contribute to cavities, especially when eaten often, because their sugar feeds mouth bacteria that produce tooth-damaging acids. Having them occasionally and maintaining regular brushing helps limit sugar exposure to teeth.
Can dogs eat Mint Mentos?
Mint Mentos are not a suitable treat for dogs: they provide sugar without useful nutrition and can pose a choking risk. Keep the roll away from pets, particularly because ingredients can differ between Mentos products.
How should you store Mint Mentos?
Keep Mint Mentos in their closed packaging in a cool, dry place. Humidity can make the candy coating sticky, while heat may affect its texture.
Do Mint Mentos contain gelatin?
Classic Mint Mentos commonly do not use gelatin, but recipes can vary by market and product version. The ingredients listed on the specific package are the reliable way to confirm its formulation.
Mint Mentos Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B5
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1.05mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.24mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.06mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.15mg · 0% DV
Mint Mentos Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Mint Mentos
To burn the 12 calories in 1 piece (medium) (3 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Mint Mentos?
Mint Mentos are chewy, mint-flavoured sweets with a smooth sugar coating, sold in rolls of individually easy-to-share pieces. The shell gives a brief crunch before the centre softens as you chew, with a cool, sweet mint taste. They are often kept on hand for a small treat or a minty finish after a meal.
For English-speaking readers, they work as an occasional sweet alongside tea or coffee, or as a portable treat while travelling. Their nutrition is mostly carbohydrate: 100 g provides 96 g of carbs, with very little protein or fibre. If you want just a light taste of mint, have one piece rather than eating several from the roll, and pair it with water or an unsweetened drink.
How Nutritious Is Mint Mentos?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
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.
Is Mint Mentos Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-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.
Does Mint Mentos Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Mint Mentos Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Mint Mentos Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.