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Low-calorie, refreshing infused beverage with light citrus-herbal notes
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Detox water with mint, carrot, lemon and ginger (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 8.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 9% 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 piece (thin) | 30 g | 2 kcal |
| 2 piece (thick) | 60 g | 4 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 |
Calculated from 6 calories per 100 g.
Wash the carrot and lemon, then slice them thinly; slice the ginger and add everything with the mint to a jug of water. Chill it for a few hours so the flavors infuse. Taste it before serving, since lemon peel can turn bitter if left too long.
No, detox water with mint, carrot, lemon and ginger does not flush toxins from your body. Your liver and kidneys handle waste processing; this drink simply adds fresh flavors to water and may make it more appealing to drink.
It does not cause weight loss on its own. Replacing a sugary drink with detox water with mint, carrot, lemon and ginger can be a lower-calorie choice, but the drink does not burn fat or guarantee weight loss.
Chill detox water with mint, carrot, lemon and ginger for a few hours to let the flavors develop. Thin slices infuse more readily than thick chunks. Taste it as it steeps and remove the lemon if its peel starts making the water bitter.
Yes, refrigerate detox water with mint, carrot, lemon and ginger while it infuses and after serving. It contains fresh cut produce, so do not leave it at room temperature for extended periods; discard it if it develops an off smell or an unusual appearance.
Yes, you can use sparkling water for detox water with mint, carrot, lemon and ginger. Add the ingredients shortly before serving so the bubbles last longer; a long infusion tends to make sparkling water go flat.
You can refill the jug once, but the second batch of detox water with mint, carrot, lemon and ginger will have a milder flavor. Use fresh ingredients for a stronger infusion, and do not keep the used slices for another day.
Yes, most people can drink detox water with mint, carrot, lemon and ginger on an empty stomach. Lemon and ginger may aggravate reflux or stomach irritation in some people, so switch to plain water if you notice discomfort.
Yes, bottled lemon juice can add citrus flavor to detox water with mint, carrot, lemon and ginger, but it will not provide the fresh lemon slices or their aroma. Add a little at a time and taste, since bottled juices vary in tartness.
No, detox water with mint, carrot, lemon and ginger contains no caffeine when made with just water and those ingredients. It can be a caffeine-free flavored drink, including in the evening, though it does not have special detox effects.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
8.4mg · 9% DV
Vitamin A
43.2µg · 5% DV
Vitamin K
4.32µg · 4% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
77mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 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, lemon and ginger is a modern infused drink rather than a traditional dish from one particular region. Thin slices of carrot and lemon, fresh mint and ginger are left in water so their flavours gently infuse it; the ingredients are usually not blended or juiced.
Its taste is light and refreshing, with citrus and herbal notes and a little warmth from the ginger. Serve it chilled with a meal or keep a jug in the fridge for a flavourful alternative to plain water, especially in warm weather. It is mostly water and very low in calories: 100 g provides 6 calories. For a milder drink, use less ginger or remove the slices after steeping.
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
— Not 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.