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Very low-calorie, essentially water-based ice containing colorant.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Colored ice (30 g) has 0 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 0 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 piece (medium) · 30 g
0
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 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 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 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 piece (medium) | 30 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 60 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 120 g | 1 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Colored ice is made by mixing food-safe coloring into drinking water and freezing it in an ice-cube tray. Stir the water well before filling the tray so the color is even, and use a clean, covered tray to keep freezer odors away.
Yes, colored ice can go in drinks and will tint the liquid as it melts. It works especially well in clear drinks for decoration, but the color may change the drink’s appearance and can dilute it just like ordinary ice.
Yes, colored ice is safe to eat when it is made with drinking water and coloring approved for food. Do not eat decorative colored ice unless you know its ingredients are food-safe; some products are made only for crafts or display.
Use food coloring intended for consumption to make colored ice; liquid coloring is easy to mix into water, while gel coloring may need extra stirring. Never use craft, fabric, or other non-food dyes in ice that people will eat or drink.
Colored ice made with water and food coloring usually adds little noticeable flavor. As it melts, it can tint and dilute the drink; ice made from juice, syrup, or flavored water will also affect its taste.
Colored ice can be kept in the freezer in a sealed container, but it is best used while its color and flavor remain fresh. Ice left uncovered can absorb odors, dry out, or become contaminated by contact with other foods.
Colored ice can look cloudy because of air bubbles and minerals in the water, and the coloring itself may also reduce clarity. For clearer cubes, try boiled and cooled water, then freeze the filled tray somewhere it will not be disturbed.
Colored ice usually does not permanently stain glass, though strongly colored meltwater may leave a temporary mark, especially on plastic. Rinse the glass soon after use rather than letting colored liquid dry on its surface.
Yes, colored ice can be used in iced tea or coffee, where it will release color as it melts. Adding it to a hot drink is also possible, but it will melt quickly and cool the drink.
To stop colored ice cubes sticking together, transfer them from the tray to a sealed freezer bag or container once frozen. Leaving them exposed in the freezer can also make them pick up odors or develop a dry surface.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.15mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.3mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.6mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.3mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Colored ice is water frozen with colouring, usually made to brighten a drink or its presentation rather than to be eaten on its own. It has little flavour of its own and cools a drink as it melts, sometimes tinting it along the way. At home, coloured ice cubes can be added to lemonade, sparkling water or cocktails; they are also used for decorative drinks at gatherings.
Nutritionally, it is almost entirely water and contributes very little energy: 100 grams contains 1 calorie. For a lighter drink, freeze it with plain water and serve it in sparkling water or unsweetened lemonade instead of a sugary mixer.
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 3
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.