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Refreshing, low-calorie, vitamin and antioxidant-rich beverage
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Detox Water (Parsley, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon, Cucumber) (240 g) has 34 calories. That works out to 14 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.7 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 67.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
34
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
7.7g
· 3% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 84% · Protein 11% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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 | 34 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 750 g | 105 kcal |
Calculated from 14 calories per 100 g.
No, detox water does not cause weight loss on its own. Replacing sugary drinks with it may lower your overall calorie intake, but it does not burn fat or detoxify your body.
Wash and slice the parsley, green apple, ginger, lemon and cucumber, then add them to cold water. Chill it for a few hours so the flavours infuse; strain it if you prefer.
No, detox water has not been shown to flush toxins from your body. Your liver and kidneys handle waste processing; this drink mainly makes water more flavourful and may help you choose it over sweetened drinks.
A few hours in the refrigerator is usually enough for the ingredients to flavour detox water. Infusing it longer does not add a detox benefit, and keeping it chilled helps maintain freshness.
Yes, you can eat the parsley, apple, ginger, lemon and cucumber after infusing detox water. Their flavour may be less pronounced, and the texture may soften, but there is no need to discard them.
Detox water is not a proven treatment for bloating. Drinking water may help if you are thirsty or mildly dehydrated, but the lemon, parsley, apple, ginger and cucumber do not guarantee relief.
There is no special time when detox water works better. Drink it whenever you want a refreshing, flavoured drink; having it in the morning does not make it more effective at removing toxins.
It is better to refrigerate detox water rather than leave it out overnight. Fresh fruit and herbs sit in the drink, so keep it covered and chilled, and ideally make only what you will drink soon.
Yes, most people can drink detox water daily as a flavoured beverage. It should not replace plain water entirely, and the lemon or ginger may bother you if you are sensitive to acidic or spicy foods.
No, detox water is not inherently healthier than plain water. Its parsley, green apple, ginger, lemon and cucumber add flavour, which may make drinking water more appealing, but it does not provide a special cleansing effect.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
67.2µg · 56% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin A
108µg · 12% DV
Folate
26.4µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
264mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
19mg · 5% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 34 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.
Detox Water combines parsley, green apple, ginger, lemon and cucumber, usually by letting the sliced or lightly crushed ingredients infuse in water. It may be served strained or with the pieces left in the glass, depending on the recipe.
Enjoyed chilled, it is a bright, lightly aromatic drink for warm weather or between meals, and can sit alongside food as an alternative to sweetened drinks. Cucumber and lemon keep the flavour fresh, apple adds a gentle fruitiness, and ginger brings a little bite. It is mostly water and low in calories; the listed amount is 14 calories per 100 g. For a milder taste, use less ginger and steep the ingredients briefly in the refrigerator.
Medium
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
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
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.