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Low-calorie spice-based hot beverage
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Hot water with turmeric and black pepper (240 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 3 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.4 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
7
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% 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 68% · Protein 10% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| 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 | 7 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 11 kcal |
Calculated from 3 calories per 100 g.
To make hot water with turmeric and black pepper, stir a small amount of turmeric and a pinch of black pepper into hot water. Stir again before drinking because the spices settle; there is no need to boil the mixture.
Hot water with turmeric and black pepper contains antioxidant compounds from the spices, but it has not been proven to prevent or treat disease. It can be an enjoyable warm drink, though claims that it delivers dramatic health benefits are not supported.
Black pepper contains piperine, which can increase the absorption of curcumin, a compound in turmeric. Adding pepper may affect absorption, but it does not turn the drink into medicine or mean that larger amounts are better.
No, hot water with turmeric and black pepper does not cause weight loss on its own. Choosing it instead of a sugary drink may reduce calorie intake, but there is no strong evidence that it burns fat or speeds up metabolism.
Yes, most people can have hot water with turmeric and black pepper regularly in culinary amounts. Too much spice may irritate the stomach, so reduce the amount or stop drinking it if you notice discomfort.
Yes, you can drink hot water with turmeric and black pepper on an empty stomach, but doing so has no established extra benefit. If the spices upset your stomach, have the drink with or after food instead.
Yes, hot water with turmeric and black pepper is caffeine-free, so it can be a bedtime drink. Its spicy taste or warmth may worsen heartburn for some people, so avoid it close to bedtime if that happens to you.
Yes, you can add lemon or honey to hot water with turmeric and black pepper for a different taste. Honey adds sugar, while lemon does not make the drink a proven remedy for colds or other illnesses.
Yes, especially when made with a lot of spice, hot water with turmeric and black pepper may cause heartburn, nausea, or mouth irritation. Reduce the amount or stop drinking it if you develop these symptoms.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before drinking hot water with turmeric and black pepper regularly if you take blood thinners. Turmeric and black pepper may interact with some medicines, and the risk depends on the medication and amount consumed.
Vitamins
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
B3
0.07mg · 0% DV
Vitamin K
0.48µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
12mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.43mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 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 7 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.
Hot water with turmeric and black pepper is a simple spice-based drink made by stirring the two seasonings into hot water. They may not dissolve fully, so some spice can settle at the bottom of the cup. The flavour is earthy and gently bitter from the turmeric, with a sharper, peppery finish; it is best suited to people who enjoy savoury, warming drinks.
It can be sipped on its own, at breakfast or as an afternoon alternative to tea or coffee. It is very low in calories, with little protein, carbohydrate or fat; the exact character depends on how much spice you add. Use a light hand with the pepper for a milder cup, and leave out sweeteners if you want to keep it light.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.