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Low-calorie beverage with very low nutrient content, contains activated charcoal
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (small) of Activated charcoal drink (250 g) has 13 calories. That works out to 5 calories per 100 g. It contains 3 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 bottle (small) · 250 g
13
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
3g
· 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 13 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 355 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 500 g | 25 kcal |
Calculated from 5 calories per 100 g.
An activated charcoal drink usually combines water with food-grade activated charcoal, and some versions also contain flavorings or sweeteners. Ingredients vary by product, so the drink’s dark color alone does not tell you what else is in it.
No, an activated charcoal drink has not been shown to detox the body. Your liver and kidneys process waste; drinking charcoal is not a substitute for their normal function or a proven cleanse.
Yes, activated charcoal can bind some medicines in the gut and reduce how much your body absorbs. If you take regular medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist before drinking it; simply spacing it from a dose may not be reliable.
No, an activated charcoal drink is not a treatment for poisoning. Medical activated charcoal is used only in certain cases under professional guidance; if poisoning is possible, contact emergency services or a poison-control center immediately.
There is no reliable evidence that an activated charcoal drink relieves ordinary bloating. It should not replace finding the cause of persistent symptoms, and activated charcoal may itself cause constipation or nausea.
No, an activated charcoal drink has not been shown to prevent or relieve a hangover. Activated charcoal does not reliably bind alcohol in the body, so it cannot undo the effects of drinking.
Daily use is not a good idea because activated charcoal may interfere with the absorption of medicines and other substances. The drink also offers little nutritional value, so choose water for routine hydration.
Possible side effects include constipation, nausea, and black stools. The effects vary with the product and amount consumed; stop drinking it if symptoms are troublesome or continue.
You can make one by mixing food-grade activated charcoal into water or a drink such as lemonade. Never use barbecue charcoal or charcoal briquettes: they are not made to be eaten or mixed into drinks.
No, an activated charcoal drink has not been shown to cause fat loss or lasting weight loss. Choosing it instead of a sugary drink may reduce sugar intake, but the charcoal itself does not burn fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.03mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.13mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.5mg · 1% DV
Sodium
13mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 13 calories in 1 bottle (small) (250 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.
An activated charcoal drink is a modern beverage made by mixing food-grade activated charcoal into water or a flavoured drink. It has no single traditional place of origin and is often found in cafés and wellness-focused menus. Its striking dark colour is more noticeable than its usually mild, sometimes faintly earthy taste; citrus or other flavourings may be added.
It is generally served cold, either on its own or with a meal, and some people use it as a low-calorie alternative to sweetened drinks. It provides very little nutrition and has 5 calories per 100 g. If you take regular medication, check with a pharmacist before drinking it, since activated charcoal can affect how medicines are absorbed.
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.
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 3
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.