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A pale, slightly cloudy, fizzing lemon drink served in a clear glass, with tiny bubbles rising and a thin lemon slice on the rim.
●Low GI

Lemon Churchill Calories

Sugar-free refreshing lemon and mineral water drink

In season: Spring · Summer

CALORIES · 100 G

2kcal

GI

5low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

15mg

FIBER · 100 G

0.05g

Quick answer

1 cup (medium) of Lemon Churchill (200 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 10 mg of Vitamin C covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Lemon Churchill Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g

4

KCAL / 200G

Carbs

1.2g

· 0% DV

Protein

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fat

0g

· 0% DV

Fiber

0.1g

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 92% · Protein 8% · Fat 0%

Lemon Churchill nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (200 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories4 kcal
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium300 mg13%
Total carbohydrate1.2 g0%
Fiber0.1 g0%
Protein0.1 g0%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Lemon Churchill?

ServingAmountCalories
1 cup (medium)200 g4 kcal
100 g100 g2 kcal
1 cup (small)150 g3 kcal
1 bottle (small)200 g4 kcal
1 serving (medium)250 g5 kcal
1 cup (large)300 g6 kcal
1 bottle (medium)330 g7 kcal
1 bottle (large)500 g10 kcal

Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lemon Churchill

What is Lemon Churchill?

Lemon Churchill is a Turkish drink made with lemon juice, plain mineral water and salt. It is known for its fizzy, tart and lightly salty taste, rather than being a sweet lemonade.

How do you make Lemon Churchill?

To make Lemon Churchill, stir lemon juice with a little salt in a glass, then slowly pour in chilled plain sparkling mineral water. Add the water carefully because the fizz can rise quickly.

What does Lemon Churchill taste like?

Lemon Churchill tastes tart, fizzy and lightly salty. The lemon gives it a sharper flavor than plain sparkling water, while the salt balances the acidity; the exact taste varies with the proportions.

Why is the drink called Lemon Churchill?

The exact origin of the name Lemon Churchill is unclear. The drink is particularly associated with İzmir in Turkey, but there is no widely confirmed explanation linking its name to British politician Winston Churchill.

Does Lemon Churchill contain sugar?

Traditional Lemon Churchill is made without added sugar, using lemon juice, mineral water and salt. A café or homemade version may differ if sweetener or another ingredient is added, so ask how it was prepared.

Is Lemon Churchill good for hydration?

Lemon Churchill contributes fluid because it is mostly mineral water, but it is not a special hydration treatment. For everyday thirst, water is a straightforward choice; the salt in the drink also adds sodium.

Can Lemon Churchill raise blood pressure?

Salted Lemon Churchill can add sodium, which may make blood pressure harder to manage for people who are sensitive to salt. Choose a salt-free version if you limit sodium; ask your clinician for advice tailored to you.

Can you drink Lemon Churchill when you have acid reflux?

Lemon Churchill may aggravate reflux in some people because lemon is acidic and the mineral water is carbonated. If it triggers heartburn or regurgitation, avoid it, especially close to bedtime.

Does Lemon Churchill help with a hangover?

Lemon Churchill does not cure a hangover or make alcohol leave your body faster. Its mineral water provides fluid, but the salt and acidity may not suit everyone; time and rest are what allow alcohol’s effects to wear off.

Is Lemon Churchill the same as lemonade?

No, Lemon Churchill is not the same as typical lemonade. It combines lemon, sparkling mineral water and salt, whereas lemonade is usually still and sweetened; traditional Lemon Churchill is not made with sugar.

Lemon Churchill Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

10mg · 11% DV

B6

0.01mg · 1% DV

B1

0mg · 0% DV

B2

0mg · 0% DV

Minerals

Sodium

300mg · 13% DV

Magnesium

8mg · 2% DV

Calcium

10mg · 1% DV

Potassium ⭐

30mg · 1% DV

Lemon Churchill Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

5
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Lemon Churchill

To burn the 4 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):

🚶

1min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

1min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

1min

Cycling

🏊

1min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Lemon Churchill?

Lemon Churchill is a Turkish sparkling drink, especially associated with İzmir, made by mixing lemon juice and salt into mineral water. The balance varies from one glass to another: some versions are sharply tart, while others have a more noticeable salty edge.

It is served cold and is popular as a refreshing choice in warm weather, either alongside a meal or on its own. Unlike sweetened lemon drinks, it is generally made without added sugar and is very low in energy—about 2 calories per 100 g. If you prefer a gentler taste, use less salt and adjust the lemon to suit you.

How Nutritious Is Lemon Churchill?

Nutrient density

Low

28/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

40/ 100

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.

Is Lemon Churchill Processed?

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.

Does Lemon Churchill Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Lemon Churchill Good For?

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

Lemon Churchill Fat Profile

SATURATED

0g

MONOUNSATURATED

0g

POLYUNSATURATED

0g

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.