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Low-calorie, refreshing lemon-based drink
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lemon detox drink (240 g) has 19 calories. That works out to 8 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.8 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 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
19
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
4.8g
· 2% 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 96% · Protein 4% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% |
| 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 | 19 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 500 g | 40 kcal |
Calculated from 8 calories per 100 g.
Mix lemon juice or slices with water, then add mint or cucumber if you like. Make it fresh for the best flavor; the drink does not need sweetener to work as a refreshing beverage.
No, a lemon detox drink does not cleanse or detox the liver. Your liver already processes waste products; lemon water is simply a flavored way to drink fluids, not a detox treatment.
Not by itself: it does not burn body fat or cause weight loss. Replacing a sugary drink with a lemon detox drink may reduce overall calorie intake, but the benefit comes from that substitution.
Yes, most people can enjoy a lemon detox drink daily if it suits them. Keep it unsweetened if you want to avoid added sugar, and vary your drinks rather than treating it as a special cleanse.
It can, depending on how strictly you fast. Lemon juice contains a small amount of energy, so a strict fast generally allows only water; follow the rules of the fasting plan you have chosen.
Neither temperature is proven to make a lemon detox drink more effective. Choose the temperature you enjoy; warm water can make the drink comforting, while cold water makes it refreshing.
You can add honey for sweetness, but it is optional and does not make the drink detoxify your body. Leaving it out keeps the drink less sweet; mint or cucumber can add flavor without honey.
Frequent sipping can expose tooth enamel to lemon’s acidity. Drink it in one sitting rather than repeatedly throughout the day, rinse your mouth with water afterward, and wait before brushing.
Keep a homemade lemon detox drink covered and refrigerated, and drink it the same day for the freshest taste. Discard it if it has been left at room temperature for a long time.
No, it should not be your only source of fluids. A lemon detox drink contributes to hydration, but plain water is also a good choice and avoids repeated exposure to lemon’s acidity.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
19.2mg · 21% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Folate
7.2µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
17mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
9.6mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 19 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 detox drink is a light, lemon-flavoured water, usually made by adding lemon juice or slices to water. Some home versions include cucumber, mint or parsley, though recipes vary. “Detox” is a popular name rather than a special property of the drink, and it should not be treated as a remedy for fluid retention.
It is generally served chilled as a refreshing drink, either on its own or alongside a meal; people also make it at home to sip through the day. Its flavour is bright and tart, and it is low in calories. For a simple lighter version, skip added sugar and pair lemon with mint or cucumber for extra aroma.
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.