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Antioxidant-rich, low-calorie, herbal tea blend
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Hibiscus & avocado mate tea (240 g) has 12 calories. That works out to 5 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 4.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
12
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
2.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 14% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 12 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.5 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 2 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 6 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 180 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 20 kcal |
Calculated from 5 calories per 100 g.
Yes. Mate naturally contains caffeine, so hibiscus & avocado mate tea is not caffeine-free. The amount in a cup varies with the blend and brewing method, and may not be stated for every product.
Hibiscus & avocado mate tea is a blend named for hibiscus, mate and an avocado ingredient. The name alone does not tell you whether the avocado is leaf, fruit, or flavoring, so the exact formula varies by product.
Hibiscus & avocado mate tea typically combines hibiscus’s tart, floral notes with mate’s earthy, slightly bitter character. The avocado note may be subtle or more noticeable depending on which avocado ingredient the blend uses.
Brew hibiscus & avocado mate tea according to the package directions. If using a loose blend, steep it in hot water and taste as it brews; a longer steep can bring out more of hibiscus’s tartness and mate’s bitterness.
Yes. Chill brewed hibiscus & avocado mate tea and serve it over ice, or steep the blend in cold water for a more gradual infusion. Keep the finished drink refrigerated rather than leaving it out for an extended period.
It is not a weight-loss tea and does not burn body fat. Unsweetened hibiscus & avocado mate tea can replace a sugary drink, but adding sugar or syrup changes that advantage.
Yes, it can. Mate contains caffeine, which may interfere with sleep, particularly for people who are sensitive to caffeine or drink the tea later in the day.
You can add milk, but hibiscus is acidic and may cause dairy milk to curdle or turn grainy. Try a small amount first; the result also depends on how tart the particular blend is.
Yes, but it may not suit everyone. The caffeine in mate and the tartness of hibiscus can bother a sensitive stomach, so have it with food if it causes discomfort.
Ask your healthcare professional before drinking it regularly during pregnancy. Mate contributes caffeine, while evidence on hibiscus use in pregnancy is limited, and the blend’s exact ingredients can vary.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
4.8mg · 5% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.48µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.48mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
19mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 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 12 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.
Hibiscus & avocado mate tea is an herbal blend combining tart hibiscus, avocado and mate, or yerba mate, a plant traditionally used for infusions in South America. The name does not specify which parts of the avocado plant are used, so the exact flavour can vary by blend. Hibiscus typically brings a bright, fruity tang, while mate adds grassy, gently bitter notes; avocado may lend a softer, earthy edge.
Enjoy it brewed hot or chilled over ice, with a slice of citrus if you like. In South America, mate is often shared from a gourd, while this blend can be served like other herbal teas at home or alongside a light meal. Unsweetened, it is a very low-calorie drink: the listed value is 5 calories per 100 g. If the mate tastes too assertive, use a shorter steep rather than adding sugar.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.07g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.