After-dinner mints
After-dinner mints are small, often chocolate-coated confections designed to be enjoyed following a meal. They typically feature a mint-flavored center, commonly peppermint or spearmint, encased in dark, milk, or white chocolate. Originating as a popular digestif-style treat in Europe and North America, they are now a global after-meal staple.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These are a high-carbohydrate, high-fat treat with minimal protein, providing a quick source of energy. A typical serving of two small mints contains roughly 50-80 calories, with the primary nutrients being sugar and fat from the chocolate.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
Per 4 pieces (36 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they are less about nutrition and more about the ritual of cleansing the palate and aiding digestion after a rich meal. Nutritionally, the mint flavor, particularly peppermint, is associated with soothing the stomach, which aligns with their traditional role as a digestif.
