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Low-calorie lemon and salted sparkling mineral water cocktail
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Churchill cocktail (250 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 8 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.5 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 20 mg of Vitamin C covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
20
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
4.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 94% · Protein 6% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
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) | 250 g | 20 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 200 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 330 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 32 kcal |
Calculated from 8 calories per 100 g.
A Churchill cocktail is a Turkish nonalcoholic drink made with lemon juice, salt and plain sparkling mineral water. It has a tart, fizzy taste, and cafés commonly serve it chilled.
To make a Churchill cocktail, stir lemon juice with a small amount of salt in a glass, then top it with cold plain sparkling mineral water. Pour the water in last to keep the drink fizzy.
A Churchill cocktail traditionally contains lemon juice, salt and plain sparkling mineral water. Some versions include a lemon slice, but sweetened syrups or flavoured soda change the classic drink.
Salt balances the sharpness of the lemon and gives a Churchill cocktail its distinctive savoury edge. Adding more salt also raises its sodium content, so a lightly salted version is a sensible choice.
No, a Churchill cocktail is nonalcoholic. The standard recipe uses lemon juice, salt and sparkling mineral water; adding spirits would make it a different drink.
A Churchill cocktail is usually made with plain sparkling mineral water, which contains naturally occurring minerals. Club soda can work as a fizzy substitute, but it may have added minerals or sodium and can taste different.
The Churchill cocktail is associated with Turkey, particularly İzmir. Stories about how it got its name and who first mixed it vary, so its exact origin is not firmly established.
A Churchill cocktail contributes fluid, but its added salt does not make it a better everyday hydrator than water. Drink plain water as well, especially if you are thirsty or have been active in hot weather.
A Churchill cocktail can contain a noticeable amount of sodium because both the added salt and some mineral waters contribute sodium. The amount varies with the recipe and water, so people limiting sodium should choose little or no added salt.
A Churchill cocktail is usually enjoyed chilled during the day or with a meal, rather than as a bedtime drink. Its acidity and carbonation may bother some people with reflux, so they may prefer to avoid it close to sleep.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
20mg · 22% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Folate
10µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
450mg · 20% DV
Calcium
45mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
13mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
88mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 20 calories in 1 cup (medium) (250 g):
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The Churchill cocktail is a Turkish sparkling drink made with mineral water, lemon juice and salt, especially associated with İzmir. It is usually mixed to order: lemon and a little salt go into a glass, followed by chilled sparkling mineral water. Some cafés serve it over ice.
Its tart, lightly salty fizz makes it a refreshing choice in warm weather, often enjoyed with a meal or as a café drink in Turkey. It is mostly water and has just 8 calories per 100 g. If you prefer a gentler saltiness, ask for less salt; extra lemon gives the drink a brighter, sharper edge.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not 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.