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Low-calorie, refreshing herbal tea
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Parsley lemon herbal tea (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 83% · Protein 17% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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 | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Steep fresh or dried parsley in hot water, then add lemon to make parsley lemon herbal tea. Steeping rather than boiling the parsley for a long time usually gives a gentler flavor; strain before serving.
Parsley lemon herbal tea is a refreshing, naturally caffeine-free drink, but it has not been shown to treat a specific illness. Lemon brightens parsley’s earthy flavor, and the tea can be enjoyed hot or chilled.
No, parsley lemon herbal tea does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but there is no reliable evidence that it burns fat or produces lasting weight loss.
No, parsley lemon herbal tea does not detox the body. Your liver and kidneys handle waste removal; the tea can be a pleasant way to hydrate, but it does not cleanse organs or remove toxins.
Parsley may have a mild diuretic effect, so parsley lemon herbal tea could make you urinate more. It is not a proven treatment for fluid retention, and persistent swelling should not be managed with tea alone.
Ask your prenatal care provider before drinking parsley lemon herbal tea regularly or in concentrated amounts. Culinary amounts of parsley are different from larger herbal doses, which may not be safe during pregnancy.
No, parsley lemon herbal tea has not been proven to start a period or reliably regulate a late one. If your period is late, consider pregnancy or other causes rather than relying on the tea.
Yes, most people can drink parsley lemon herbal tea on an empty stomach. Lemon’s acidity may aggravate reflux or upset a sensitive stomach, so have it with food or reduce the lemon if that happens.
Yes, parsley lemon herbal tea is naturally caffeine-free when made only with parsley, lemon, and water. A packaged blend may include other ingredients, such as black or green tea, that add caffeine.
Yes, parsley lemon herbal tea can be made with dried parsley as well as fresh leaves. Dried parsley often tastes more concentrated, so start with a small amount and adjust it to your preferred strength.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
43.2µg · 36% DV
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
19.2µg · 2% DV
Folate
7.2µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
91mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.36mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Parsley lemon herbal tea is a light infusion made by steeping parsley leaves with lemon, using fresh or dried parsley and lemon juice or zest. Its flavour is fresh and green, with a bright citrus tang; served plain, it makes a delicate, refreshing cup rather than a strongly flavoured tea. Recipes vary, so the balance can be adjusted to taste.
It can be enjoyed hot or chilled over ice, as a caffeine-free drink during the day or alongside a light meal. In places where herbal infusions are common, it fits easily into a relaxed tea break; elsewhere, it is a simple alternative to sweetened drinks. It has very few calories per 100 g. Use less lemon for a gentler taste, or pair it with a light breakfast or snack.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.