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Herbal infusion; very low calorie; contains ginger and echinacea
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Ginger echinacea tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 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.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.5g
· 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 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 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 | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (double) | 480 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Ginger echinacea tea does not cure a cold. A warm cup may soothe an irritated throat, while research on echinacea suggests at most a modest effect on cold symptoms; findings are inconsistent, and it should not replace needed medical care.
Make ginger echinacea tea by steeping the blend in hot water. Follow the package directions for a tea bag; for a homemade version, steep sliced fresh ginger with echinacea, then strain. Add lemon or honey if you like.
Yes, ginger echinacea tea is naturally caffeine-free when it contains only herbs. Some blends include black or green tea, which adds caffeine, so check the ingredients if you are avoiding it.
Ginger echinacea tea usually tastes warming and spicy from the ginger, with an earthy, herbal note from echinacea. The balance varies by blend; honey can soften the sharpness, while lemon makes the flavor brighter.
You can drink ginger echinacea tea occasionally, but there is no well-established daily amount or reason to use echinacea continuously. Echinacea products differ in strength, so follow the package directions rather than assuming every blend is equivalent.
There is no proven best time to drink ginger echinacea tea. Because it is usually caffeine-free, you can have it in the evening; if ginger gives you heartburn, avoid drinking it close to bedtime.
Yes, ginger echinacea tea can cause stomach upset or, less commonly, an allergic reaction. Echinacea may be unsuitable for people allergic to plants in the daisy family, such as ragweed, so stop drinking it if you develop allergy symptoms.
Yes, echinacea may interact with some medicines, including drugs that suppress the immune system. If you take regular medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using ginger echinacea tea regularly.
The safety of echinacea tea during pregnancy has not been established well enough to recommend routine use. Ginger echinacea tea is not the same as plain ginger tea, so do not assume evidence about ginger alone applies to the blend.
Children should not be given ginger echinacea tea routinely without checking age guidance for the specific product. Echinacea preparations vary, and young children may be more prone to allergic reactions; a warm caffeine-free drink without echinacea is a simpler option.
Vitamins
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin C
0.24mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin K
0.24µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ginger echinacea tea is an herbal infusion made by steeping ginger with parts of the echinacea plant, often in a ready-made blend. The exact ingredients and proportions vary between products, and it is usually sold as tea bags or loose dried herbs rather than as a traditional tea from one specific region.
Its flavour pairs ginger’s warm, peppery bite with echinacea’s mild, leafy notes. People drink it hot as a caffeine-free alternative to regular tea, or serve it with lemon and a little honey; it can also be chilled. Unsweetened, it is very low in energy, with 1 calorie per 100 g. For a lighter cup, leave out the honey and let the ginger provide most of the flavour.
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
— 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.