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Refreshing detox drink made with fresh carrot, lemon, and ginger, rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Carrot detox drink (200 g) has 56 calories. That works out to 28 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.4 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 680 µg of Vitamin A covers 76% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
56
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
12.4g
· 5% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 90% · Protein 7% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 56 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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) | 200 g | 56 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 500 g | 140 kcal |
Calculated from 28 calories per 100 g.
You can make a carrot detox drink without a juicer by blending chopped carrots with lemon, ginger, and water until smooth. Strain it for a thinner drink, or leave the pulp in for a thicker texture.
No, a carrot detox drink has not been shown to flush toxins from your body. Your liver and kidneys handle waste processing; this drink is simply a refreshing way to combine carrot, lemon, and ginger.
A carrot detox drink tastes mildly sweet and earthy, with sharp citrus from the lemon and a warm, peppery note from ginger. Adjusting the lemon or ginger changes the balance without needing to add sugar.
Keep a homemade carrot detox drink in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it as soon as possible, ideally the same day. Its flavor and freshness fade during storage; stir or shake it before serving.
Yes, you can freeze a carrot detox drink in a freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator and shake or stir it well, since the ingredients may separate and the texture can change.
Blending a carrot detox drink keeps the pulp in the glass, while juicing produces a thinner drink and separates out most of the pulp. Choose based on the texture you prefer; neither method makes it a detox treatment.
You can drink a carrot detox drink in the morning, but there is no special detox benefit to having it at that time. If lemon or ginger bothers your stomach on an empty stomach, have it with food instead.
A carrot detox drink does not cause weight loss or burn fat on its own. It can be a refreshing drink without added sugar, but replacing meals with it is not a reliable or balanced weight-loss strategy.
No, you do not need to peel carrots for a carrot detox drink if they are fresh and thoroughly washed. Peeling is optional, though it can help if the skin is rough or you prefer a smoother, less earthy taste.
Yes, cooked carrots can be blended into a drink, but the result will be softer and less fresh-tasting than one made with raw carrots. For the usual crisp flavor, use washed raw carrots with lemon and ginger.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
680µg · 76% DV
Vitamin C
18mg · 20% DV
Vitamin K
18µg · 15% DV
B5
0.4mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
420mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Sodium
70mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 56 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 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.
Carrot detox drink is a fresh, blended beverage made with carrot, lemon and ginger. Despite the name, it is best understood as a bright-tasting vegetable drink rather than a drink with a special cleansing effect.
Carrot brings gentle sweetness, lemon adds tartness and ginger gives it a warming bite. Serve it chilled for breakfast, as a between-meal refresher or alongside a light lunch. It is easy to make at home, and leaving it unstrained keeps more of the carrot’s fibre in the glass.
At 28 calories per 100 g, it can be a light alternative to a sweetened drink. Adjust the lemon and ginger to taste, and pair it with toast or a savoury breakfast for a more filling meal.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.