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Low-calorie, refreshing ice cube flavored with lemon and ginger
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Lemon ginger ice cube (20 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 8 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.4 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 20 g
2
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
0.4g
· 0% 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 | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% |
| 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 piece (small) | 20 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 15 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 15 g | 1 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 30 g | 2 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 40 g | 3 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 80 g | 6 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 8 kcal |
| 6 piece (extra large) | 120 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 8 calories per 100 g.
To make a lemon ginger ice cube, mix lemon juice, finely grated fresh ginger and water, then pour the mixture into an ice tray and freeze. Strain it first if you prefer a smoother drink without ginger pieces.
Add a lemon ginger ice cube to a glass of still or sparkling water and stir as it melts. It also works in iced tea or smoothies, adding citrus and ginger flavor without needing to peel or grate ginger each time.
Yes, you can add a lemon ginger ice cube to hot water or tea. It will melt quickly and cool the drink, so use a smaller amount of hot water or thaw the cube separately if you want to keep the drink piping hot.
Store a lemon ginger ice cube in a covered, freezer-safe container to protect its flavor from other foods. It is best used within a few months; over time, the lemon aroma and fresh ginger taste can fade.
A lemon ginger ice cube can taste bitter if it contains the white pith beneath the lemon peel, or if the ginger is especially strong. Use only the yellow zest, avoid squeezing the lemon peel, and dilute the cube with more water.
Yes, a lemon ginger ice cube works well in sparkling water. Let it melt partly before stirring gently, since vigorous mixing releases carbonation; add the cube just before serving for a fizzy, citrus-ginger drink.
No, you can use a lemon ginger ice cube straight from the freezer in a drink. It melts as the drink stands; thaw it separately only when you need the concentrated mixture immediately or want to blend it smoothly into a recipe.
Yes, blend a lemon ginger ice cube into a fruit or green smoothie for a tart, spicy note. Add it with the other ingredients rather than dropping it into a finished smoothie, so the frozen cube blends evenly.
A lemon ginger ice cube does not cause weight loss or burn fat. Using it to flavor water instead of a sugary drink can reduce added sugar, but the cube itself has no special weight-loss effect.
Yes, stir honey into the drink after the lemon ginger ice cube has melted. Adding it to the glass lets you adjust the sweetness for each serving and helps the honey dissolve more easily than adding it to a frozen cube.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
1.6mg · 2% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Folate
0.8µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
7mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.8mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 2 calories in 1 piece (small) (20 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.
A lemon ginger ice cube is a small frozen portion of lemon and ginger, usually mixed with water before being frozen in an ice-cube tray. It offers a handy way to add a little sharp, aromatic flavour to a drink without preparing the ingredients each time.
The lemon tastes bright and tart, while ginger brings a gentle warmth. Drop a cube into still or sparkling water, iced tea, or a mug of hot water and let it melt; it can be especially refreshing on a warm day. It is very low in calories, with 8 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter drink, use it to flavour plain water rather than a sweetened beverage.
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.