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Antioxidant, digestive aid, low calorie
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Clove infusion (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 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (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
0.2g
· 1% 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 | 0.2 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Clove infusion is made by steeping whole cloves in hot water. Add a few cloves to a cup, leave them to infuse for about 5–10 minutes, then strain. You can drink it plain or add lemon or honey for flavour.
Clove infusion tastes warm, aromatic, and distinctly spicy, with a slightly sweet, lingering flavour. A longer steep makes it stronger and more intense, so shorten the steeping time if you prefer a milder drink.
No, clove infusion is naturally caffeine-free because it is made from cloves rather than tea leaves or coffee. It can be a caffeine-free warm drink, though adding black or green tea would add caffeine.
Clove infusion may feel soothing after a meal, but there is not strong evidence that it treats indigestion or other digestive conditions. Its strong, spicy flavour can also aggravate heartburn or an easily irritated stomach.
Clove infusion has not been shown to reliably lower blood sugar or replace diabetes treatment. Research on cloves and glucose does not establish that a cup of infusion has a predictable effect, so do not change medication based on it.
Occasional clove infusion is generally fine for most adults, but a safe daily amount has not been established. Avoid making it very concentrated or drinking large amounts, since cloves can irritate the stomach.
Clove infusion is caffeine-free, so it is unlikely to interfere with sleep in the way caffeinated drinks can. Its strong flavour may not suit everyone at bedtime, and drinking a large mug late can disturb sleep with a bathroom trip.
Steep clove infusion for about 5–10 minutes, then taste and strain it. A shorter steep gives a gentler flavour; leaving the cloves in longer makes the drink more pungent and can bring out a bitter edge.
Clove infusion may temporarily soothe a sore throat because it is a warm drink, but it does not treat the cause of the pain. Seek medical advice if symptoms are severe, persistent, or accompanied by a high fever.
Freshly made clove infusion tastes best, but leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator and used within 1–2 days. Discard it if it has been left at room temperature for an extended time.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.48mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin K
0.24µg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
24mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Clove infusion is made by steeping whole cloves in hot water. Cloves are used in many food traditions, so the drink does not belong to one single cuisine; recipes and serving habits vary from place to place.
It has a warm, intensely aromatic flavour with a faint sweetness. In parts of South Asia and the Middle East, spiced infusions are familiar after-meal drinks; elsewhere, you might serve it as a caffeine-free alternative to tea on a chilly day. Steep it briefly for a gentler taste, and add lemon if you like. It is mostly water and very low in calories: 2 kcal per 100 g. Enjoy it unsweetened for a light, warming drink.
Medium
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.