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Low-calorie herbal tea infused with lemon
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cherry stem tea with lemon (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 6 mg of Vitamin C covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1g
· 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 83% · Protein 17% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 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.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Cherry stem tea with lemon is traditionally drunk as a mild diuretic. Evidence does not show that it treats a health condition, and adding lemon does not make it a proven remedy; its most reliable role is as a lightly flavored herbal drink.
Make cherry stem tea with lemon by steeping clean, dried cherry stems in hot water, straining them, then adding lemon. Adding the lemon after steeping keeps its flavor brighter. Strain out the stems before drinking.
No, cherry stem tea with lemon does not burn body fat or cause lasting weight loss. Any short-term change on the scale from passing more urine reflects fluid, not fat, and can return when you rehydrate.
It may make you urinate more, since cherry stem tea is traditionally used as a mild diuretic, but the effect is not well established. If increased urination disrupts sleep or causes discomfort, stop drinking it and reassess.
Cherry stem tea with lemon tastes mild and herbal, with a fresher, tart note from the lemon. It does not taste like sweet cherry juice, since the tea is made from the stems rather than the fruit.
There is not enough evidence to establish that daily cherry stem tea with lemon is safe for everyone. If you have kidney or heart disease, or take diuretic medication, ask your clinician before making it a regular drink.
There is no proven best time to drink cherry stem tea with lemon. Because it may increase urination, having it earlier in the day can be more practical than drinking it close to bedtime.
No, lemon does not turn cherry stem tea into a proven treatment or established weight-loss drink. It mainly adds flavor; squeeze it in after brewing if you want its fresh, tart taste to stand out.
Cherry stem tea with lemon has not been proven to treat water retention. A possible temporary increase in urination is not a solution to persistent swelling, which may need assessment to find its cause.
Cherry stem tea with lemon has not been adequately studied for safety during pregnancy, so do not use it medicinally or as a regular diuretic without advice from your pregnancy-care clinician. A small amount of lemon in an ordinary drink is a separate matter.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
Biotin
0.24µg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Calcium
7.2mg · 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 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Cherry stem tea with lemon is an herbal infusion made by steeping dried cherry stems in hot water and adding lemon. It is a simple home-style drink in places where cherries are grown, and dried stems are often kept for brewing beyond the fruit season. The infusion is mild and slightly grassy, while lemon brings a bright, tart note.
Drink it hot as an alternative to regular tea, or chill it and serve over ice in warmer weather. It is very low in calories when served without sweetener: the listed amount is 2 calories per 100 g. Adjust the lemon to taste, and leave out sugar or honey if you want to keep the drink light.
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
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.