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Diet water Calories
Low-calorie infused water
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Diet water (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 4.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Diet water Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
Diet water nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (240 g)
| 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 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Diet water?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 30 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 750 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 1000 g | 20 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Diet water
What is Diet water?
Diet water is water infused with ingredients such as citrus, cucumber, herbs or fruit for flavor. It is not a special detox drink: your body already handles waste removal through organs such as the liver and kidneys.
How do you make Diet water?
Add washed fruit, vegetables or herbs to a pitcher of drinking water, then chill it so their flavor can infuse. Remove the ingredients or strain the water before serving if you prefer. Skip added sugar or syrup to keep it lightly flavored.
What ingredients are best in Diet water?
Lemon, cucumber and mint are popular choices for Diet water, while berries, orange, ginger or basil offer different flavors. Rinse produce well before adding it, and combine ingredients according to the taste you want rather than expecting a special cleansing effect.
Does Diet water help you lose weight?
No, Diet water does not directly burn fat or cause weight loss. It may help if it replaces sugary drinks, but the benefit comes from having less added sugar and energy overall—not from the infused ingredients speeding up metabolism.
Does Diet water detox your body?
No, Diet water does not flush toxins from your body. Infused water can make drinking water more appealing, but the liver and kidneys perform the body's waste-processing functions; lemon, cucumber or mint does not give them a special detox boost.
How long should Diet water infuse?
Chill Diet water for a few hours to let the fruit, cucumber or herbs flavor the water. Taste it as it infuses and remove the ingredients once the flavor is strong enough, since slices left in too long can become soft or bitter.
How long does Diet water last in the fridge?
Keep Diet water covered in the refrigerator and drink it preferably on the day you make it. Fresh produce can soften and affect the flavor as it sits; discard it if it has been left warm for a long time or looks or smells unusual.
Can Diet water replace plain water?
Yes, Diet water can contribute to your fluid intake, but it does not hydrate better than plain water. If you enjoy the flavor, it can be an alternative; just avoid adding lots of sugar and keep plain water available too.
Does Diet water break a fast?
Diet water with only water and a small amount of lemon, cucumber or herbs is often used during fasting, but fruit pieces can release sugars into the water. For a strict fast, follow the rules of the fasting plan you are using.
Can you make Diet water with sparkling water?
Yes, you can make Diet water with sparkling water for a fizzy version. Add the fruit or herbs shortly before serving, since carbonation fades over time; sparkling water changes the texture, not the drink's ability to detox or cause weight loss.
Diet water Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
4.8mg · 5% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
0.48µg · 0% DV
Vitamin E
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
Diet water Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Diet water
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Diet water?
Diet water is water infused with fruit, vegetables or herbs, often with ingredients such as lemon, cucumber or mint. The name is informal rather than a single fixed recipe, and combinations vary. Serve it chilled as a refreshing, lightly flavoured alternative to plain water; it can be sipped through the day or offered with a meal. In warmer weather, a jug kept in the fridge makes it easy to pour when wanted.
It is mostly water and very low in energy—about 2 calories per 100 g. For a lighter version, skip sweeteners and let sliced ingredients infuse for a few hours. Remove them before storing leftovers for longer.
How Nutritious Is Diet water?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Diet water Processed?
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.
Does Diet water Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Diet water Good For?
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
Diet water Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.