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Low-calorie herbal green drink
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Green herb drink (240 g) has 43 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.2 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 228 µg of Vitamin K covers 190% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
43
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
8.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 13% · Fat 11%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
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 | 43 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 54 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 86 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
A green herb drink is made with edible green herbs and water, but there is no single standard recipe. Some versions steep the herbs, while others blend them; the ingredients vary by recipe.
To make a green herb drink, rinse edible fresh herbs and either steep them in hot water or blend them with water. Strain it for a smoother drink, or leave it unstrained for a fuller texture.
A green herb drink made only with herbs and water is naturally caffeine-free. Caffeine is present only if the recipe also includes a caffeinated ingredient such as green tea or black tea.
You can do either: steeping makes a lighter, tea-like green herb drink, while blending gives it a stronger, more textured result. Choose based on the consistency and flavor you prefer.
Yes, dried edible herbs can be used in a green herb drink, especially when steeping it. Their flavor is often more concentrated than fresh herbs, so start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
A green herb drink usually tastes fresh and grassy, with its exact flavor depending on the herbs used. Mint makes it cooler and more aromatic, while parsley or basil gives it a more savory herbal note.
Yes, cucumber or citrus can be added to a green herb drink for a fresher, brighter flavor. Blend or steep the herbs first, then adjust the taste with thin slices or a squeeze of citrus.
Yes, a green herb drink made mostly with water contributes to fluid intake. It can be one beverage choice during the day, but it does not need to replace plain water.
Keep a freshly made green herb drink covered in the refrigerator and use it within 1–2 days. Discard it if its smell, color, or appearance changes, and do not leave it out for extended periods.
Yes, most people can drink a green herb drink on an empty stomach. If the herbs or citrus make your stomach feel uncomfortable, have it with food or choose a milder preparation.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
228µg · 190% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin A
204µg · 23% DV
Folate
52.8µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.43mg · 19% DV
Iron
2.64mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
408mg · 12% DV
Sodium
53mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 43 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Green herb drink gets its colour and fresh, vegetal flavour from green herbs. There is no single fixed recipe: herbs may be steeped in water or blended with it and strained, so the aroma and intensity vary with the ingredients and method. It is best understood as a light herbal beverage rather than a drink tied to one particular cuisine.
Serve it chilled alongside a meal or sip it on a warm day; a little lemon can brighten the flavour if you like. It is light in nutritional terms, with 18 calories per 100 g, and can suit anyone looking for a refreshing alternative to a sweeter drink. Keeping added sweetener to a minimum lets the herbs’ own flavour come through.
High
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.