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Low-calorie, refreshing herbal tea
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Fennel tea with lemon (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Fennel tea with lemon is an infusion made by steeping fennel seeds in hot water and adding lemon. It may be brewed from lightly crushed seeds at home or made with a ready-made blend; the strength and balance of citrus vary from cup to cup.
Fennel brings a gentle, anise-like aroma, while lemon adds a bright, tart edge. It is enjoyed hot or chilled, often after a meal or as a caffeine-free drink during the day. In places where herbal infusions are part of everyday home cooking, it can be served on its own or alongside a light snack. It is very low in calories; add lemon to taste and skip sweetener if you want to keep it light.
Selected: 100 g
2
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0.4g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 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 80% · Protein 20% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
1.5mg · 2% DV
Vitamin A
0.2µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
18mg · 1% DV
Calcium
2mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
2mg · 0% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 2 calories in 100 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.
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Fennel tea with lemon is commonly sipped after meals for its mild, aromatic taste and may ease minor digestive discomfort for some people. It is not a treatment for digestive conditions or persistent symptoms.
To make fennel tea with lemon, lightly crush fennel seeds, pour hot water over them, and let them steep before straining. Add fresh lemon juice afterward so you can adjust the tartness to taste.
No, fennel tea with lemon is naturally caffeine-free when made only with fennel and lemon. It is an herbal infusion, not tea made from the Camellia sinensis plant; check blends for added black or green tea.
Fennel tea with lemon may ease a mild feeling of bloating for some people, as fennel has a traditional use for digestive comfort. Ongoing or severe bloating needs attention beyond a cup of herbal tea.
Lemon mainly adds tartness and aroma to fennel tea; it does not turn the drink into a proven remedy or make fennel’s effects stronger. Add it to the brewed tea rather than relying on it to treat symptoms.
No, fennel tea with lemon does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but it does not burn body fat or produce meaningful weight loss by itself.
Ask your pregnancy care provider before drinking fennel tea with lemon regularly or in concentrated amounts. Fennel contains active plant compounds, and a reliably safe amount during pregnancy has not been established.
Yes, fennel tea with lemon can be a bedtime drink because it contains no caffeine when made from fennel and lemon alone. Avoid adding sugar if you want to keep it light.
Yes, fennel tea with lemon can be served iced. Brew and strain the fennel first, cool it promptly, then add lemon and refrigerate; this keeps the drink refreshing without prolonged room-temperature storage.
Yes, fennel tea with lemon can cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to fennel or related plants, and a strong brew may upset some stomachs. Stop drinking it if you develop itching, swelling, or other signs of allergy.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.