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Black Tea with Sugar
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Black Tea with Sugar (120 g) has 26 calories. That works out to 22 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.2 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Black Tea with Sugar is brewed black tea sweetened with sugar. Black tea is made from oxidised tea leaves, and the cup’s reddish-amber colour and brisk, gently tannic taste make it easy to enjoy on its own or alongside food. How sweet it is varies by preference: in some tea-drinking traditions it is served sweetened, while elsewhere sugar is offered on the side. It pairs well with biscuits or a light breakfast, and can be served hot in a mug or small glass.
Its carbohydrate content comes chiefly from the added sugar, with virtually no protein or fat; the listed 22 calories per 100 g reflect that modest sweetness. If you want a less sweet cup, brew it strong and add just enough sugar to suit your taste.
Selected: 100 g
22
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.2g
· 2% 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%
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.03mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
3mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 22 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 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.
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Yes, black tea with sugar contains caffeine, and adding sugar does not remove it. The amount varies with the tea leaves and brewing time, so a stronger or longer-steeped cup can contain more.
It can. Caffeine in black tea may make it harder to fall asleep, especially if you drink it in the evening or are sensitive to caffeine. Choose an earlier time if it disrupts your sleep.
Brew black tea with hot water, then stir sugar into the cup to taste. Adding sugar after brewing lets you control the sweetness of each serving without making the whole pot sweet.
Add only as much sugar to black tea as you enjoy; there is no fixed amount required. Start with a small amount, taste the cup, and add more if needed rather than sweetening the pot.
Yes, black tea with sugar contributes fluid, though its caffeine means it should not be your only source of hydration. Drink water as well, particularly when you are thirsty.
Yes, the added sugar can raise blood glucose. If you have diabetes, choosing unsweetened tea or using less sugar may help you manage your intake; follow the plan set with your healthcare professional.
Yes, but black tea with sugar may cause nausea or stomach discomfort for some people when they have not eaten. If that happens to you, have it with food instead.
Yes, compounds called tannins in black tea can reduce absorption of non-haem iron from plant foods; sugar does not prevent this. Have the tea between meals rather than alongside an iron-rich meal.
Yes, you can add milk to black tea with sugar; it makes the drink creamier and softens the tea’s bitterness. Add the milk to the brewed tea, then adjust the sugar to taste.
Brewed black tea with sugar is best consumed fresh. If you have leftovers, refrigerate them in a covered container and use them soon; discard tea that has been left out for an extended time.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.