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Mixture of honey, lemon, and water; Contains vitamin C and natural sugars
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Honey lemon water (240 g) has 86 calories. That works out to 36 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 19.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
86
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
22.1g
· 8% 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 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.1 g | 8% |
| 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 | 86 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 750 g | 270 kcal |
Calculated from 36 calories per 100 g.
Honey lemon water can soothe a scratchy throat and helps you take in fluids. It does not detox the body or cure an infection, and adding honey makes the drink sugary.
No, honey lemon water does not cause weight loss by itself. Replacing a sugary drink with it may reduce overall sugar intake, but honey still adds sugar to the drink.
Mix lemon juice and honey into a cup of warm water. Add the honey once the water is drinkably warm rather than boiling hot, and adjust the lemon to taste.
Honey lemon water may temporarily soothe a sore throat, particularly because honey coats and calms irritated tissues. It does not treat the cause, and lemon may sting an already irritated throat.
Yes, honey lemon water may ease a cough temporarily because honey can soothe throat irritation. Never give honey to a child younger than 12 months.
No, honey lemon water does not cure a cold. A warm drink can soothe the throat and contribute to fluid intake, while honey may offer temporary relief from coughing.
Yes, you can drink honey lemon water on an empty stomach, but there is no special cleansing or fat-burning effect to drinking it first thing. Lemon may bother a sensitive stomach.
Yes, you can drink honey lemon water before bed, but its sweetness may not suit everyone at night. Because lemon is acidic, rinse your mouth with plain water afterward to limit acid exposure to teeth.
Very hot water can reduce some of the vitamin C from lemon. Using warm rather than boiling water helps preserve more of it and keeps the drink's fresh citrus flavor.
Honey lemon water contributes to hydration because it is mostly water. Plain water is still a good everyday choice, especially if you want to avoid the added sugar from honey.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
19.2mg · 21% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B5
0.07mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Calcium
9.6mg · 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 86 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.
Honey lemon water is a simple drink made by mixing honey and lemon juice, or adding lemon slices, to water. It is commonly prepared at home and served warm or chilled, depending on the weather and personal preference. The lemon gives it a bright, tart edge, while honey softens the flavour with gentle sweetness; the drink stays light and clear rather than thick. You can have it at breakfast, alongside a snack, or whenever you want a lightly flavoured alternative to plain water.
It is mostly water, with natural sugars from the honey and a little vitamin C from the lemon. For a less sweet cup, use less honey and adjust the lemon to taste. Let hot water cool slightly before stirring in the honey and lemon to keep their fresh flavours noticeable.
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.