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Low-calorie, typically herbal/tea-based drink
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Fat-burning drink (240 g) has 19 calories. That works out to 8 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.3 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 14.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
19
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
4.3g
· 2% 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 96% · Protein 4% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| 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 | 19 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 40 kcal |
Calculated from 8 calories per 100 g.
No; a fat-burning drink cannot selectively melt body fat. Unsweetened tea or another low-calorie drink may help if it replaces a sugary beverage, but the drink itself does not cause meaningful fat loss.
There is no special time when a fat-burning drink burns more fat. Have it when it suits your routine, but avoid caffeinated versions close to bedtime if they interfere with your sleep.
Steep green tea or herbal tea, then add lemon, fresh ginger, or mint for flavor. Skip sugar and syrups to keep it low in calories; these ingredients make a refreshing drink, not a proven fat burner.
No; adding apple cider vinegar does not turn a fat-burning drink into a proven fat-loss method. Undiluted vinegar can irritate the throat and damage tooth enamel, so it should not be taken as a concentrated shot.
No; lemon water does not burn fat or target belly fat. It can add flavor to water and help some people drink more, especially when used instead of a sweetened beverage.
Yes, you can have a fat-burning drink before exercise, but it will not make the workout burn body fat by itself. A caffeinated tea may feel stimulating, while water is usually enough for an ordinary workout.
Green tea contains caffeine and catechins, while most herbal teas do not; neither is a reliable fat-burning treatment. Choose green tea if you enjoy its flavor and tolerate caffeine, or choose a caffeine-free herbal tea later in the day.
No drink can target belly fat specifically. An unsweetened fat-burning drink can be a lower-calorie alternative to soda or sweet tea, but any resulting weight change comes from the broader eating and activity pattern, not from a special ingredient.
Not necessarily. Bottled fat-burning drinks may contain added sugar, substantial caffeine, or concentrated herbal ingredients, whereas a simple homemade tea gives you more control over what goes in it. Compare ingredients before choosing a packaged drink.
Plain unsweetened tea or water-based herbal tea is generally compatible with a fast that allows noncaloric drinks, but sweeteners, milk, or juice can break some fasting plans. A fat-burning drink does not make fasting burn fat more effectively.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
14.4mg · 16% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.48µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
9.6mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 19 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.
A Fat-burning drink is a broad label rather than one standard recipe. It usually refers to a low-calorie tea- or herb-based drink, and ingredients vary between homemade versions and packaged blends. The name is a marketing description; the drink itself does not make body fat disappear.
It may be served hot or chilled, plain or with a slice of citrus, depending on the blend and local preference. Its flavour can range from grassy and gently bitter to fragrant and mild. At about 19 calories per medium cup, it can be a light alternative to sweetened drinks; check what is added, and leave out sugar or honey if you want to keep it lighter.
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 3
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
— Not 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.