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Fermented, probiotic, refreshing drink
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Homemade nazo drink (200 g) has 44 calories. That works out to 22 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.4 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
44
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
10.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% 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 96% · Protein 4% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 44 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 110 kcal |
Calculated from 22 calories per 100 g.
A homemade nazo drink is a refreshing beverage made by fermentation. The ingredients and method can vary by recipe, so the name does not point to one fixed formula, flavour, or fermentation process.
Make a homemade nazo drink by following a tested recipe for fermenting its ingredients in a clean container. Recipes can differ, so use the instructions for your version rather than substituting a fermentation time or method from another drink.
A homemade nazo drink may produce some alcohol during fermentation, and the amount can vary with the recipe and conditions. Do not assume it is alcohol-free unless the specific preparation has been tested for alcohol content.
Fizziness in a homemade nazo drink can come from carbon dioxide produced during fermentation. Pressure can build up in a sealed bottle, so open it slowly and pointed away from your face; discard it if you see mould or smell rot.
Refrigerate a homemade nazo drink once it has reached the stage specified by its recipe. Chilling slows fermentation but does not stop it completely, so follow the recipe’s storage guidance and use a clean, sealed container.
You can freeze a homemade nazo drink, but freezing may change its texture and reduce the activity of some live microbes. Leave room in the container for expansion, and thaw it in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature.
A homemade nazo drink is not automatically the same as kombucha: kombucha is fermented sweetened tea made with a specific culture, while nazo recipes can vary. Compare the ingredients and method of the actual recipes, not just their fermented taste.
Yes, a homemade nazo drink can taste less sour if fermentation is stopped at the stage specified by its recipe. Do not shorten or extend fermentation arbitrarily; ingredients and temperature affect how quickly its flavour changes.
A homemade nazo drink’s acidity, live microbes, and possible alcohol content can vary with fermentation, so it is not a predictable drink for children. Ask your child’s healthcare professional before offering an unpasteurized homemade fermented beverage.
No, a homemade nazo drink should not be your main replacement for water. It can be enjoyed as a beverage, but its ingredients and fermentation products vary; plain water remains the straightforward choice for everyday hydration.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
3mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.4µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
12mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
20mg · 1% DV
Sodium
4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 44 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Homemade nazo drink is a fermented, refreshing drink prepared at home, though the ingredients and method can vary from one recipe to another. Fermentation gives it a lively, gently tangy character; it is usually served chilled and enjoyed as a thirst-quencher or alongside a meal. For English-speaking readers, it can take the place of a sweet soft drink at a summer lunch, or be served as a cooling option with a light savoury snack. Its flavour is best appreciated cold, rather than masked by strongly flavoured foods.
Nutritionally, it is mostly carbohydrate, with very little protein or fat. If you prefer a less sweet drink, adjust the sweetener in the recipe to taste, and pair it with a simple meal 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
— 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.