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Low-calorie herbal tea; typically consumed unsweetened
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Herbal slimming 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 0 (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 |
| 1 teaspoon (shredded) | 2 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
No, herbal slimming tea does not directly burn body fat. Any quick change on the scale may come from water loss or more frequent bowel movements, especially when a blend contains diuretic or laxative herbs.
Herbal slimming tea blends vary, but may include green tea, senna, dandelion, fennel, or mate. Senna is a stimulant laxative, while green tea and mate can contain caffeine, so the ingredient mix affects how the tea may feel.
Some herbal slimming tea works as a laxative when it contains senna or another bowel-stimulating herb. That effect empties the bowel; it does not remove body fat, and frequent loose stools can cause fluid loss.
Yes, herbal slimming tea can contribute to dehydration if it causes frequent urination or diarrhea. This is more likely with diuretic or laxative ingredients, so do not use increased fluid loss as a weight-loss method.
Steep herbal slimming tea for the time stated on its package, since blends differ. Leaving it longer does not make it burn more fat and may make a laxative-containing tea stronger or more likely to cause cramps.
Not always; daily use of herbal slimming tea is a concern if it contains senna or other laxative herbs. Repeated laxative use can cause diarrhea and fluid loss, so follow the product directions and avoid relying on it for weight control.
You can drink herbal slimming tea before bed if it is caffeine-free, but blends with green tea or mate may interfere with sleep. Laxative ingredients may also cause cramps or wake you to use the bathroom.
Herbal slimming tea may temporarily reduce water weight if it increases urination, and a laxative blend may change bowel contents. Neither effect is fat loss, and fluid loss can leave you feeling unwell.
Avoid using herbal slimming tea during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your clinician says it is appropriate. The herbs and their amounts vary, and some blends contain stimulant laxatives or caffeine that may not be suitable.
There is no weight-loss advantage to drinking herbal slimming tea on an empty stomach. If the blend contains senna or another laxative herb, taking it without food may make cramps or stomach discomfort more noticeable.
Vitamins
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
0.48µg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 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 2 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.
Herbal slimming tea is a brewed herbal infusion sold under a name that suggests weight management. There is no single standard recipe: the herbs and flavour vary from one blend to another, so check the pack to see what is in yours.
It is usually steeped in hot water and enjoyed plain, at home or as an alternative to regular tea. Depending on the blend, its flavour can be grassy, floral or gently spiced. Unsweetened, it is very low in calories—about 1 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter cup, skip sugar or honey; follow the brewing directions on the package, since steeping time affects 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 3
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
✓ 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.