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Refreshing fruit drink with vitamin C
In season: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Apple ginger lemon drink (240 g) has 36 calories. That works out to 15 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.1 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 20.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
36
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
8.1g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 94% · Protein 3% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
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 | 36 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 15 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 38 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 75 kcal |
Calculated from 15 calories per 100 g.
Blend apple, fresh ginger, lemon, and water for a fuller drink, or steep sliced ingredients in water for a lighter infusion. Strain it if you prefer a smoother texture, and add the lemon after blending or steeping to keep its bright flavor.
An apple ginger lemon drink is refreshing and provides vitamin C from its fruit ingredients. It is not proven to detox the body, cure a cold, or prevent illness, so treat it as a drink rather than a remedy.
Yes, most people can enjoy an apple ginger lemon drink regularly as part of their usual drinks. Keep added sweeteners modest, and reduce the lemon or ginger if their acidity or sharpness irritates your stomach.
Keep an apple ginger lemon drink covered in the refrigerator and drink it as fresh as possible. Its flavor and color can change as the apple sits. Discard it if it develops an unusual smell, fizz, or taste.
No, an apple ginger lemon drink does not cause weight loss or burn fat on its own. Without added sugar, it can replace a sweeter drink, but weight change comes from overall eating and activity habits, not a special combination of ingredients.
Neither method is universally better: blended apple ginger lemon drink is more substantial, while infused water has a lighter flavor and usually leaves most apple solids behind. Choose the texture you enjoy, and strain a blended version if you want it smooth.
No, you can leave the apple peel on after washing the apple thoroughly. The peel adds color and a stronger apple character, while peeling or straining gives the drink a smoother finish.
No, an apple ginger lemon drink cannot cure a cold or treat a sore throat. A warm version may feel soothing to sip, but it does not replace proven care; avoid serving it too hot, which can irritate your throat.
Yes, honey can soften the tart lemon and sharp ginger flavors, but it adds sugar. Stir it in once a warm drink has cooled a little, or skip it if you prefer the apple’s natural sweetness.
There is no special time when an apple ginger lemon drink works better; you can have it with a meal or as a refreshing drink during the day. If lemon or ginger bothers your stomach, have it with food instead of on an empty stomach.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
20.4mg · 23% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
180mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
17mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 36 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
Apple ginger lemon drink combines apple with the bright acidity of lemon and the warming, peppery bite of ginger, usually diluted with water. Depending on how it is made, the apple may be juiced or blended in, and the drink may be strained or left with some fruit in it. The result is tart, gently sweet and aromatic rather than creamy or heavy.
Serve it chilled as a refreshing drink with a meal or as a homemade alternative to sweetened soft drinks; it can also be enjoyed warm when you want a less cold, more ginger-forward version. At 15 calories per 100 g, it is a light choice as prepared, though added sugar changes that. For a less sweet glass, leave out added sugar and adjust the ginger and lemon to taste.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
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.