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Low-calorie infused water with refreshing cucumber and lemon
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cucumber lemon detox water (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 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
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 | 4.8 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 tablespoon (thin) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 250 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 750 g | 15 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Add washed cucumber and lemon slices to drinking water, then chill it so their flavors infuse. You can drink it without sweetener; crushing the slices is unnecessary, and keeping the preparation simple preserves its refreshing taste.
No, cucumber lemon detox water does not flush toxins from your body. Your liver and kidneys handle that work; this drink mainly adds flavor to water and may make it more appealing to drink.
Not on its own. Replacing soda or another sweetened drink with cucumber lemon detox water may reduce your overall calorie intake, but the infused water does not burn fat or cause weight loss by itself.
Keep cucumber lemon detox water refrigerated and drink it within a day for the freshest flavor. The slices soften and the lemon can turn bitter as it sits; discard the drink if it has been left out for hours.
Yes, most people can enjoy cucumber lemon detox water daily as a flavored drink. It is not a substitute for plain water or meals, and there is no need to follow a detox regimen to drink it.
You do not have to peel the cucumber for cucumber lemon detox water. Wash it thoroughly under running water before slicing; peeling is an option if you prefer a milder flavor or dislike the texture of the skin.
Yes, you can eat the cucumber and lemon slices after making the drink, though they may taste less fresh after soaking. Wash the produce before use, and discard slices that have become mushy or unpleasant.
Cucumber lemon detox water made with slices can add small amounts of flavor compounds to the water, so whether it breaks a fast depends on the fasting rules you follow. For a strict water-only fast, drink plain water instead.
Yes, mint pairs well with cucumber and lemon in infused water. Sugar, honey, or syrup also works, but adds sweetness and energy; try mint or extra cucumber first if you want a stronger flavor without sweetening it.
Frequent, prolonged sipping may expose your teeth to lemon’s acid and contribute to enamel erosion. Drink it in one sitting rather than continually throughout the day, rinse your mouth with plain water afterward, and avoid brushing immediately.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
Vitamin K
7.2µg · 6% DV
Folate
4.8µg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.24µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 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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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
Cucumber lemon detox water is water infused with slices of cucumber and lemon. It is an easy way to add a gentle, fresh flavour to plain water; “detox” is a common name for this drink, not a promise of a cleansing effect.
The taste is crisp and lightly tart, with cucumber softening the citrus. Serve it chilled with meals, keep a jug in the fridge for warm days, or offer it alongside a spread of snacks. It is mostly water and provides just 2 calories per 100 g. For a stronger flavour without extra sweetness, let the slices steep in the fridge before serving.
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
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.