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Aromatic lightly sweet citrus blossom beverage
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lemon blossom drink (240 g) has 58 calories. That works out to 24 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.4 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 7.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
58
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
14.4g
· 5% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 58 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 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 | 58 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 4 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 120 kcal |
Calculated from 24 calories per 100 g.
Lemon blossom drink has a delicate floral aroma with a light citrus note, rather than the sharp sourness of lemon juice. Its sweetness varies by recipe, so the drink may taste mildly sweet without tasting like lemonade.
Lemon blossom drink can be made by steeping clean, pesticide-free lemon blossoms in hot water, then straining them out. Sweeten it if desired and serve warm or chilled; the flowers do not need to be eaten.
Pure lemon blossom drink is naturally caffeine-free because lemon blossoms are not tea leaves. A blend made with black or green tea can contain caffeine, so the ingredients in a particular version matter.
No, lemon blossom drink is not the same as lemonade. Lemonade is usually made with lemon juice and water, while this drink gets its aroma from lemon blossoms and is generally more floral and less tart.
Yes, lemon blossom drink can be enjoyed hot or cold. Warm preparation brings out its floral aroma, while chilling it and serving it over ice makes a refreshing option; add sweetener according to taste.
Lemon blossom drink may be sweetened, but sugar is not necessary to bring out the flower’s aroma. Recipes and ready-made versions vary, so homemade servings can be adjusted to your preference.
Lemon blossom drink is not known to have a proven sleep-inducing effect. A pure infusion is caffeine-free, so it avoids caffeine’s stimulating effect, but versions blended with tea may contain caffeine.
Yes, use lemon blossoms only when you know they are suitable for food and have not been treated with pesticides. Flowers from ornamental plants or trees with unknown chemical treatments should not be used for a drink.
Store homemade lemon blossom drink in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it promptly. Do not leave an infusion containing fresh flowers or other ingredients at room temperature for an extended time; discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Lemon blossom drink is an aromatic beverage, but it has no established role in preventing or treating disease. Enjoy it for its flavor rather than relying on it as a remedy.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
7.2mg · 8% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 58 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Lemon blossom drink is made with the fragrant flowers of the lemon tree, usually steeped in water to bring out their delicate citrus-floral aroma. It may be lightly sweetened, but its character comes more from the blossoms’ perfume than from a strong lemon taste.
Serve it chilled for a refreshing drink in warm weather, or warm if you prefer a gentler, aromatic infusion. It works well on its own or alongside fruit, biscuits and light desserts. Nutritionally, it provides mainly carbohydrate and no protein or fat; there are 24 calories per 100 g. If you want a less sweet version, use little or no added sweetener and let the floral aroma come through.
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 3
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.