Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Low-calorie herbal tea
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cherry seed tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 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 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| 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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Cherry seed tea is consumed as a herbal infusion, but there is no good evidence that it treats a condition or delivers a specific health benefit. It is different from cherry stem tea, which is made from the fruit’s stems.
Cherry kernels contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide when the seed is crushed or chewed. Avoid making tea from cracked or ground pits; use only a product sold for infusion and follow its preparation instructions.
Make cherry seed tea according to the directions on a product intended for brewing. Do not crack, grind, or chew cherry pits to prepare it, because damaging the kernels can release potentially harmful compounds.
No. Cherry seed tea is made with cherry pits, while cherry stem tea is made with the stems. They are different infusions, and information about one should not be assumed to apply to the other.
No evidence shows that cherry seed tea itself causes weight loss. It can be a low-calorie alternative to a sugary drink, but replacing one drink does not guarantee weight loss or make the tea a fat-burning product.
Its safety depends on how it is prepared: crushed or damaged cherry kernels can release harmful compounds. Avoid homemade infusions from broken pits, and do not assume that a product is safe unless it is intended for brewing and used as directed.
There is not enough evidence to establish that daily cherry seed tea is safe. Follow the product’s directions, avoid cracked or ground pits, and stop drinking it if you notice an unusual reaction.
There is no reliable evidence that cherry seed tea improves sleep. It is not the same as tart cherry juice, which has been studied separately; choose the tea for its taste rather than as a sleep aid.
The safety of cherry seed tea during pregnancy has not been established. Ask your healthcare professional before drinking it, and avoid tea made from crushed or damaged cherry pits because the kernels can release harmful compounds.
Cherry seed tea is generally described as mild rather than strongly fruity or sweet. Its flavor can vary with the product and brewing method, so it may taste quite different from fresh cherries or cherry juice.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.24mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin K
0.24µg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
4.8mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 2 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Cherry seed tea is an infusion made from cherry pits or kernels, rather than from the fruit or leaves. It is distinct from the more familiar fruit-based cherry teas, and the exact preparation can vary between products.
It is generally sipped warm, like other herbal infusions; the flavour may be mild, faintly fruity or slightly bitter. There is no single serving tradition, so it can be enjoyed plain between meals or alongside a light snack. It is very low in calories and consists mostly of water. Avoid making it from cracked or ground pits at home: cherry kernels can contain compounds that may release cyanide. Choose a product specifically sold for tea and follow its preparation instructions.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.