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Low-calorie lightly caffeinated hot beverage sweetened with honey
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Green tea with honey (240 g) has 50 calories. That works out to 21 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
50
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
12.7g
· 5% 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 98% · Protein 2% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% |
| 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 | 50 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 21 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 150 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 300 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 105 kcal |
Calculated from 21 calories per 100 g.
No, green tea with honey does not cause weight loss on its own. It can replace a more sugary drink, but honey still adds sugar, and the drink is not a shortcut for losing weight.
Green tea with honey contains caffeine from the green tea, not from the honey. The amount varies with the tea leaves, how much you use, and how long you steep them.
Steep green tea in hot water that is not at a rolling boil, then stir in honey once the tea has cooled enough to sip. Adding honey at that point also makes it easier to adjust the sweetness.
Very hot water can affect some heat-sensitive compounds in honey, but it does not make the drink unsafe. Let the green tea cool until comfortably warm before stirring in honey if you want to avoid adding it to boiling-hot tea.
Green tea with honey may temporarily soothe a sore throat because warm fluids and honey can ease irritation. It does not treat the cause of an infection, so seek medical advice for severe or persistent symptoms.
You can, but green tea contains caffeine, which may make it harder for some people to fall asleep. If caffeine affects your sleep, have green tea with honey earlier in the day instead.
Neither is universally better: honey makes green tea sweeter, while plain green tea has no added honey. Choose based on taste, and remember that honey adds sugar rather than removing the tea’s caffeine.
Yes, but green tea can cause nausea or stomach discomfort for some people when they drink it before eating. If that happens to you, have your green tea with honey alongside food or after a meal.
People with diabetes can drink green tea with honey, but honey contains carbohydrates that can raise blood sugar. Ask your doctor or dietitian how it fits with your individual glucose-management plan.
Honey may soothe a cough temporarily, and drinking warm green tea can feel comforting. The drink does not cure the cause of a cough; do not give honey to children under 12 months.
Vitamins
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
Vitamin K
0.48µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
4.8mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 50 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 tea with honey is made by steeping green tea leaves in hot water and sweetening the brew with honey. Its grassy, sometimes gently astringent taste is rounded out by honey; the final flavour depends on both the tea and the type of honey used.
In tea-drinking settings around the world, it works as a warm drink between meals or alongside a light breakfast, and it can also be served chilled. Add the honey once the tea has cooled slightly to preserve more of its aroma, and try a slice of lemon for a brighter note. It is a lightly caffeinated choice with very little fat or protein, while honey supplies most of its carbohydrates. Use less honey if you prefer a less sweet cup.
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
— Not 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.