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Sparkling lemon drink, salty and refreshing
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lemon Churcill (250 g) has 18 calories. That works out to 7 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.3 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 17.5 mg of Vitamin C covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
18
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
4.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 93% · Protein 7% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3 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) | 250 g | 18 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 35 kcal |
Calculated from 7 calories per 100 g.
Lemon Churcill is a Turkish fizzy drink made with lemon juice, sparkling mineral water and salt. It is usually served cold and tastes tangy, salty and refreshing.
To make Lemon Churcill, add lemon juice and a little salt to a glass, then pour in chilled sparkling mineral water. Stir gently so it stays fizzy, and serve straight away.
No, Lemon Churcill is a non-alcoholic drink. Its usual ingredients are lemon juice, sparkling mineral water and salt; alcoholic versions are not part of the traditional recipe.
No. Lemonade is usually still and may be sweetened, while Lemon Churcill gets its bubbles from sparkling mineral water and its distinctive savory edge from salt.
Yes, club soda can be used in Lemon Churcill, though the mineral content and taste may differ from sparkling mineral water. Choose an unflavoured option so the lemon and salt remain the main flavours.
Traditional Lemon Churcill has no added sugar; it is made with lemon juice, sparkling mineral water and salt. Sweetening it is optional, but it changes the drink’s usual tart, savory taste.
Lemon Churcill contributes fluid, but it is not a specially formulated rehydration drink. Its salt content varies by recipe, so use water or an appropriate rehydration solution when those are needed.
Salt is a defining part of Lemon Churcill, balancing the sharp lemon flavour and giving the drink its savory character. Add it gradually when making the drink, since too much can overpower the citrus.
It is best to make Lemon Churcill just before serving. The bubbles fade after mixing, so you can prepare the lemon and salt first, then pour in the sparkling mineral water at the last moment.
They may need to, because the salt in Lemon Churcill adds sodium and the amount varies between recipes. If you have been advised to limit sodium, make it without salt or ask your clinician about it.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
17.5mg · 19% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B3
0.25mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
300mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Calcium
13mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
5mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
25mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 18 calories in 1 cup (medium) (250 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.
Lemon Churcill is a Turkish sparkling drink made by mixing lemon juice and salt into mineral water or soda. It is especially familiar in cafés and restaurants, where it is usually served cold, sometimes with a slice of lemon; the amount of salt varies from one preparation to another.
Its sharp citrus tang, savoury saltiness and lively bubbles make it a refreshing choice in warm weather or alongside a meal. In Turkey, it is also a popular casual pick-me-up between meals. The drink is mostly sparkling water, with very little energy—about 7 calories per 100 g. It pairs well with savoury dishes, and asking for less salt lets you keep the lemony flavour while making the drink milder.
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.