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Low-calorie, refreshing, provides a small amount of vitamin C
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Detox water with mint, carrot, ginger and lemon (240 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 6 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.4 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 10.1 mg of Vitamin C covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
14
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
3.4g
· 1% 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 94% · Protein 6% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% |
| 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 | 14 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 1000 g | 60 kcal |
Calculated from 6 calories per 100 g.
No. It does not remove toxins; your liver and kidneys handle that work. Mint, carrot, ginger and lemon add flavor to water, but there is no special detox effect from soaking them together.
Wash the ingredients well, slice the carrot and ginger thinly, and add them with mint and lemon to a pitcher of drinking water. Chill it so the flavors infuse, then strain it or serve with the ingredients.
Not by itself. It may be a lower-calorie swap for a sugary drink, but it does not burn fat or cause weight loss on its own. Keep eating regular meals rather than using it as a meal replacement.
Give it a few hours in the refrigerator for a mild flavor; leaving it overnight makes the taste more pronounced. Keep it chilled while it infuses, and remove the ingredients if the flavor becomes too strong.
Yes, you can drink it daily if you enjoy it. It can contribute to fluid intake, but it should not replace plain water. The lemon and ginger may aggravate heartburn in some people, so stop if they bother you.
Store it covered in the refrigerator and drink it soon after making it. The sliced produce softens and the flavor changes as it sits, so making a fresh batch regularly is preferable to keeping it for several days.
Yes, it contributes to your fluid intake because it is mostly water. It is not a special hydration drink, though, and its infused ingredients do not make it a substitute for drinking water throughout the day.
Yes. You can eat the carrot slices after infusing; soaking does not make them unsafe. They may have less flavor, and the water itself contains only some of what the ingredients provide, so the slices are the more substantial part.
Peeling is optional. Scrub fresh ginger thoroughly under running water; peel it if the skin is rough or you prefer a cleaner-looking drink. Thin slices help its spicy flavor infuse without needing to grate it.
No particular time is best; you can drink it whenever it suits you. Having it in the morning does not increase its detox or weight-loss effects, and the lemon and ginger may feel uncomfortable on an empty stomach for some people.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
10.08mg · 11% DV
Vitamin A
43.2µg · 5% DV
Vitamin K
4.32µg · 4% DV
Folate
7.2µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
101mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
9.6mg · 2% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 14 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Detox water with mint, carrot, ginger and lemon is water infused with fresh mint, thin slices of carrot, ginger and lemon. It is a modern flavoured-water combination rather than a traditional dish tied to one region. As it rests, the ingredients lend the water a fresh herbal scent, gentle sweetness from the carrot, citrus tang and a mild warmth from the ginger.
Serve it chilled as a refreshing drink with meals or keep a jug in the fridge for sipping through the day. It is mostly water and very low in calories, with 6 calories per 100 g, making it a light alternative to sweetened drinks. For a softer flavour, use less ginger; for a stronger citrus note, add more lemon. The word “detox” is a popular name for this kind of infused water, not a claim that it has a special cleansing effect.
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.