1 cup (medium) of Black tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Black tea Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

0.3g

· 0% DV

Protein

· 0% DV

Fat

· 0% DV

Fiber

· 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%

Black tea Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

0µg · 0% DV

0mg · 0% DV

0.06mg · 0% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

37mg · 1% DV

Calcium

3mg · 0% DV

Iron

0mg · 0% DV

Magnesium

2mg · 0% DV

How Nutritious Is Black tea?

Nutrient density

Low

20/ 100

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

40/ 100

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.

Black tea Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Black tea

To burn the 1 calories in 100 g:

🚶

1min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

1min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

1min

Cycling

🏊

1min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Black tea 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 Black tea Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Black tea Good For?

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

Black tea Fat Profile

SATURATED

MONOUNSATURATED

POLYUNSATURATED

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black tea

How many calories are in black tea?

Black tea contains 1 calorie per 100 g. It provides 0 g of fat and 0 g of protein per 100 g.

What is the glycemic index of black tea?

Black tea has a glycemic index of 0. It contains 0.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026