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.