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Black tea with chia seeds
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Black tea with chia seeds (240 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.3 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 5.3 g of fat and 5 g of fiber. Its 1.7 mg of Manganese covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 1 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
91
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
5.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
5.3g
· 7% DV
Fiber
5g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 26% · Protein 15% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 5 g | 18% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
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 | 91 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 400 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 190 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
To make black tea with chia seeds, brew the black tea first, then stir in the seeds. Let the drink stand until the seeds absorb liquid and swell, stirring again before drinking so they are evenly distributed.
Yes, you can add chia seeds to hot black tea. Pour the brewed tea into a cup before stirring them in, rather than adding seeds while the water is boiling; mix well to help prevent clumps.
Chia seeds swell in black tea with chia seeds because they absorb liquid and develop a gel-like coating. Leave the drink to stand for a thicker texture, or drink it sooner if you prefer the tea more fluid.
Yes, black tea with chia seeds contains caffeine from the black tea; chia seeds themselves do not contain caffeine. The amount varies with the tea used and how long it is brewed.
Yes, black tea with chia seeds can be served cold. Brew the tea, let it cool, then stir in the chia seeds and refrigerate until they have absorbed liquid and reached the texture you like.
Let black tea with chia seeds sit until the seeds have absorbed enough liquid for your preferred consistency. Stir once after adding them and again before drinking; add more tea if the mixture becomes too thick.
Yes, you can add milk to black tea with chia seeds. Brew the tea and stir in the chia seeds first, then add milk to taste; mixing the seeds thoroughly helps keep them from clumping.
You can, but black tea with chia seeds contains caffeine, which can make it harder for some people to fall asleep. If caffeine affects your sleep, choose a caffeine-free drink in the evening instead.
Yes, chia seeds can settle or cluster in black tea with chia seeds, especially before they have absorbed liquid. Stir the drink after adding them and again before serving to distribute the seeds more evenly.
Yes, you can strain the seeds out of black tea with chia seeds if you want a smoother drink. Use a fine-mesh strainer after the seeds have had time to swell; a coarse strainer may let them pass through.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.68mg · 73% DV
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Magnesium
82mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
106mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 91 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Black tea with chia seeds is brewed black tea with chia seeds stirred in. It is a simple variation rather than a dish tied to one particular place: black tea is enjoyed across many tea-drinking cultures, while chia gives the drink a more substantial texture. As the seeds absorb liquid, they soften and become slightly gel-like, complementing the tea’s brisk, tannic flavour.
It can be served warm or chilled, and the seeds are best stirred through before drinking so they do not settle at the bottom. In places where black tea is commonly served with milk or alongside a snack, this version can be enjoyed the same way, though the chia changes the feel of the cup. It provides some fibre; leave out added sugar for a lighter drink.
High
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
0.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.