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Green water Calories
Refreshing beverage made with herbal extracts, often lemon, mint, cucumber, or green vegetables.
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Green water (200 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 10 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.4 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Green water Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
20
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
4.4g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 88% · Protein 8% · Fat 4%
Green water nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (200 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Green water?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 20 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 1000 g | 100 kcal |
Calculated from 10 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Green water
What is green water?
Green water is a refreshing drink flavored with ingredients such as lemon, mint, cucumber, or green vegetables. Recipes vary: some steep the ingredients in water, while others use their extracts, so the name does not describe one fixed recipe.
How do you make green water at home?
To make green water, add washed cucumber, lemon, and mint to drinking water and chill it so the flavors infuse. Lightly crushing the herbs or cucumber can bring out more flavor; strain the drink before serving if you prefer.
Is green water the same as green juice?
No, green water is usually water flavored with herbs, citrus, or vegetables, while green juice is made by extracting liquid from produce. Green water is generally lighter in texture and does not necessarily contain blended or pressed vegetables.
Does green water detox your body?
No, green water does not detox the body or flush out toxins. It can make plain water more appealing, but the liver and kidneys handle the body's normal processing and removal of waste.
Does green water hydrate you better than plain water?
No, green water has no established hydration advantage over plain water. Its flavor may make it easier to drink, but it is still primarily a way to add flavor to water rather than a special rehydration drink.
Can you drink green water every day?
Yes, most people can drink green water daily as a flavored beverage. Use fresh, washed ingredients and keep added sugar low; if you use lemon, reduce it if the acidity bothers your mouth or stomach.
Does green water contain caffeine?
Green water made only with lemon, mint, cucumber, or green vegetables is naturally caffeine-free. A recipe that includes green tea or another caffeinated ingredient is different, so the ingredients determine whether it contains caffeine.
How long should you leave ingredients in green water?
A short chill is usually enough to flavor green water, while a longer infusion makes the taste stronger. Refrigerate it as it infuses, and remove lemon slices if the drink starts tasting bitter from the peel.
Can you drink green water before a workout?
Yes, you can drink green water before a workout if it feels comfortable in your stomach. It is flavored water, not a source of workout fuel or electrolytes, so it does not replace a sports drink when one is needed.
Can green water be made with frozen cucumber or mint?
Yes, frozen cucumber or mint can flavor green water, although thawed ingredients may soften and look less crisp. Add them while frozen to chill the drink, and use clean ingredients that have been stored properly.
Green water Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
4mg · 4% DV
Vitamin K
4µg · 3% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Folate
8µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Calcium
14mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.2mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
30mg · 1% DV
Sodium
6mg · 0% DV
Green water Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Green water
To burn the 20 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Green water?
Green water is a loosely defined, refreshing drink made with herbal extracts and ingredients such as lemon, mint, cucumber or leafy green vegetables. It does not have one fixed recipe or a single place of origin; versions are made in different food cultures using fresh, green ingredients.
It is usually served chilled, either between meals or alongside a light meal, especially in warm weather. The flavour can be grassy and herbal, gently tart from lemon, or mild and crisp when cucumber is used. It is mostly water and low in energy, with 10 calories per 100 g. For a lighter, less sweet drink, leave out added sweeteners; mint and lemon bring plenty of flavour on their own.
How Nutritious Is Green water?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Green water 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 Green water Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Green water 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
Green water Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.