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Low-calorie herbal tea
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Dill parsley stem tea (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 28.8 µg of Vitamin K covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 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 78% · Protein 22% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| 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 | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (diced) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Wash the dill and parsley stems, add them to hot water, and cover the cup or pot while they steep. Strain before drinking; gently crushing the stems first can bring out more of their herbal aroma.
No, dill parsley stem tea is naturally caffeine-free when made only with the herbs and water. Adding black or green tea would introduce caffeine, so check what else is in your blend if you are avoiding it.
You can use either fresh or dried stems. Fresh stems tend to give a brighter, greener aroma, while dried ones may taste more concentrated; adjust the amount to suit the strength you enjoy.
No, it does not directly burn body fat or cause weight loss. Unsweetened, it can be a low-calorie drink, but replacing a sweetened drink is different from the tea itself producing fat loss.
It is not a proven diuretic treatment. Although some people notice they urinate after drinking tea, that does not establish a special effect from dill or parsley stems or make the drink a treatment for fluid retention.
Ask your doctor or midwife before drinking it regularly or in concentrated amounts during pregnancy. Culinary use of dill and parsley is different from drinking an herbal infusion, and a safe medicinal amount has not been established.
Yes, you can drink it before bed, and it has no caffeine if it contains only the herbs and water. A full cup may still wake you to urinate, so have it earlier if that affects your sleep.
It tastes mildly green and herbal, with dill’s distinctive aroma and parsley’s familiar savory note. The flavor can become stronger with longer steeping; a squeeze of lemon is a simple way to brighten it.
Keep brewed tea covered in the refrigerator and drink it soon rather than storing it for an extended period. Discard it if its smell or appearance changes, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for a long time.
No, there is no good evidence that it removes toxins or cleanses the liver or kidneys. Your body already processes waste through those organs; this tea is best treated as a flavored drink, not a detox remedy.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
28.8µg · 24% DV
Vitamin C
2.88mg · 3% DV
Vitamin A
19.2µg · 2% DV
Folate
7.2µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
91mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
19mg · 2% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Dill parsley stem tea is a simple herbal infusion made by steeping the stems of dill and parsley in hot water. It is an easy way to use the stems left from cooking, and adding a few leaves gives the cup a more pronounced herbal aroma. The flavour is mild, green and savoury, becoming stronger the longer the stems steep.
Drink it warm on its own, much like other herbal teas, or add a little lemon if you prefer a brighter taste. It is not tied to a particular meal and can be served after eating or whenever you want a light, non-sweet drink. Nutritionally, it is very low in calories—2 per 100 g—so it suits those looking for a light beverage. Strain it once the flavour is to your liking to avoid an overly sharp, vegetal taste.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.