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Refreshing, low-calorie, antioxidant herbal tea
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cucumber tea (200 g) has 8 calories. That works out to 4 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.6 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 16 µg of Vitamin K covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
8
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
1.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% 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 80% · Protein 20% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4 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) | 200 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (chopped) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 250 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 12 kcal |
Calculated from 4 calories per 100 g.
Make cucumber tea by steeping thin cucumber slices in hot water. Wash the cucumber first, add the slices to a cup, and pour hot water over them; lemon or mint can add extra flavor.
Cucumber tea is a refreshing way to add fluid to your day and may contain antioxidant compounds from cucumber. It has not been shown to detox the body or treat or prevent disease.
No, cucumber tea does not directly cause weight loss or burn fat. Unsweetened cucumber tea can be a low-calorie alternative to sweet drinks, but adding sugar or syrup increases its calorie content.
Cucumber tea made with just cucumber and water is caffeine-free. If you add black or green tea leaves, it will contain caffeine; the amount depends on the tea and how it is brewed.
You can drink cucumber tea either hot or cold. Steep cucumber in hot water for a warm infusion, or chill the prepared tea and serve it over ice for a refreshing cold drink.
Yes, cucumber peel can be used in cucumber tea. Wash the cucumber thoroughly under running water before slicing it; the peel may give the infusion a stronger flavor, so peel it if you find that taste bitter.
Cucumber tea can taste bitter if the cucumber itself is bitter or if its peel gives the infusion a strong flavor. Try peeling the cucumber, using fresh slices, and removing them once the drink tastes right.
Keep cucumber tea covered in the refrigerator and drink it within a day. The cucumber can change the drink’s flavor as it sits; discard it if it develops an unusual smell, taste, or appearance.
Not exactly. Cucumber tea usually means cucumber steeped in hot water, while cucumber water is typically made by infusing cucumber in cold water; recipes and names can vary.
No, cucumber tea does not need sweetener. Its mild flavor works well on its own or with lemon or mint; if you prefer it sweeter, add a small amount and remember that sweeteners change its nutritional profile.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
16µg · 13% DV
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
Folate
14µg · 4% DV
Vitamin C
3mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
120mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
24mg · 3% DV
Sodium
4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 8 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 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.
Cucumber tea is a light infusion made by steeping cucumber slices in hot water or adding them to brewed tea. It does not have one established traditional recipe or a single place of origin. The cucumber gives the drink a fresh, gently vegetal note; it can be enjoyed warm or chilled, often with mint or a little lemon rather than sweetener.
For English-speaking readers, it works as a refreshing alternative to a sweetened iced drink, or as a mild cup alongside a snack. It is very light in energy, with 4 calories per 100 g. Let the slices sit in the drink for a while before serving if you want a more noticeable cucumber flavour.
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.