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Blue lemonade Calories
Colored lemon drink
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Blue lemonade (240 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 40 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 19.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Blue lemonade Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
96
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
24.5g
· 9% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
Blue lemonade nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (240 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Blue lemonade?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 30 g | 12 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 can (small) | 330 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 500 g | 200 kcal |
Calculated from 40 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blue lemonade
What is blue lemonade made of?
Blue lemonade is usually made with lemon juice, water, a sweetener, and an ingredient that gives it a blue hue. That color may come from butterfly pea tea, food coloring, or blue syrup, so recipes and packaged drinks can differ.
Why does blue lemonade turn purple or pink when you add lemon?
Blue lemonade made with butterfly pea tea can turn purple or pink when lemon juice is added. The tea’s natural pigments react to the increased acidity; the color shift is not, by itself, a sign that the drink has spoiled.
How do you make blue lemonade at home?
To make blue lemonade, mix lemon juice and sweetener with water, then add butterfly pea tea or a little blue food coloring. Add the lemon gradually if you want to watch the color change, since acidic juice can turn the tea purple.
What gives blue lemonade its color?
Blue lemonade gets its color from an added coloring ingredient, commonly butterfly pea tea, blue food coloring, or a colored syrup. The name does not guarantee a particular ingredient, so check the recipe or product ingredients if the source matters to you.
What does blue lemonade taste like?
Blue lemonade usually tastes like tart lemon balanced with sugar or syrup. A version made with butterfly pea tea may have a mild, earthy or herbal note, while flavored syrups and commercial mixes can make it taste sweeter or fruitier.
Does blue lemonade contain caffeine?
Blue lemonade made with lemon, water, sweetener, and butterfly pea tea is caffeine-free. Some packaged mixes or recipes may include other tea or stimulant-containing ingredients, so check the ingredient list rather than assuming every blue lemonade is the same.
Can you make blue lemonade without food coloring?
Yes, you can make blue lemonade without artificial food coloring by steeping butterfly pea flowers in hot water, then cooling the infusion. Add lemon juice slowly: its acidity can shift the drink from blue toward purple or pink.
How long does homemade blue lemonade last in the fridge?
Homemade blue lemonade is best kept covered in the refrigerator and used within a couple of days. Its flavor and color may change as it sits; discard it if it develops an unusual smell, fizz, or appearance.
Is blue lemonade the same as blue raspberry lemonade?
No, blue lemonade is not necessarily blue raspberry lemonade. Blue lemonade usually refers to lemon drink colored blue, whereas blue raspberry lemonade includes blue raspberry flavoring; a product can contain both, so its ingredients and flavor description matter.
Can blue lemonade be made with less sugar?
Yes, you can make blue lemonade with less sugar or leave the sweetener out. The lemon will taste sharper, so adjust the water to suit your preference; the ingredient used for the blue color does not necessarily sweeten the drink.
Blue lemonade Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
19.2mg · 21% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
Calcium
12mg · 1% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
Blue lemonade Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Blue lemonade
To burn the 96 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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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Blue lemonade?
Blue lemonade is a chilled lemon drink made with lemon juice, water and usually sugar. Its blue colour may come from food colouring, a coloured syrup or, in some recipes, a plant-based infusion. It is a colourful variation on familiar lemonade rather than a drink with one fixed recipe.
Served cold, often over ice, it is popular at cafés, parties and summer gatherings. The sharpness of the lemon balances its sweetness, making it refreshing alongside a meal or as a simple drink on its own. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrates, with very little protein or fibre. For a less sweet glass, reduce the sweetener or dilute it with extra water.
How Nutritious Is Blue lemonade?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Blue lemonade Processed?
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.
Does Blue lemonade Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Blue lemonade Good For?
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
Blue lemonade Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.