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Sugar-Free Natural Lemonade
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sugar-Free Natural Lemonade (240 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 6 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 24 mg of Vitamin C covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
14
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
4.1g
· 1% 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 95% · Protein 5% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% |
| 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 | 14 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 250 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 400 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 30 kcal |
Calculated from 6 calories per 100 g.
Make sugar-free natural lemonade by mixing fresh lemon juice with cold water, then add mint or a little lemon zest if you like. For a sweeter taste without sugar, use a non-sugar sweetener and adjust it gradually.
Not necessarily. Sugar-free natural lemonade can be made with just lemon juice and water, but bottled versions may use stevia or another sweetener. The ingredient list tells you whether a particular version contains one.
Sugar-free natural lemonade is made without the sugar commonly added to regular lemonade, so it tastes more tart unless a non-sugar sweetener is used. Both typically combine lemon juice and water.
Sugar-free natural lemonade can taste bitter if the pith or seeds get crushed while juicing, or if too much zest is added. Strain out the seeds and zest only the yellow outer peel to avoid that taste.
Keep sugar-free natural lemonade in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it within about 1–2 days for the freshest flavor. Fresh mint and lemon slices can become stronger or change the taste as they sit.
Yes, sugar-free natural lemonade can be frozen in a freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir well before serving, since the lemon juice and water may separate.
Yes, sugar-free natural lemonade contributes to fluid intake because it is mostly water. Its acidity can affect tooth enamel, so avoid sipping it continuously for hours and rinse your mouth with plain water afterward.
Often, yes, if the lemonade truly has no added sugar, but recipes and sweeteners vary. Check the ingredients and consider how the drink fits your individual diabetes plan; ask your clinician or dietitian if you are unsure.
It can. The lemon juice in sugar-free natural lemonade is acidic and may trigger heartburn or stomach discomfort in some people, especially when they drink it on an empty stomach. Diluting it with more water may make it gentler.
To make sugar-free natural lemonade less sour, dilute it with more cold water or add a few mint leaves. If you want a sweeter drink, add a small amount of non-sugar sweetener rather than extra lemon juice.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
24mg · 27% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
12mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 14 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Sugar-Free Natural Lemonade is a refreshing drink made with lemon juice and water, without added sugar. Some home recipes include a little lemon zest for a fuller citrus aroma. It tastes tart and clean, with a light, watery texture rather than the syrupy sweetness of many bottled lemonades.
Serve it chilled, with ice or fresh mint, alongside a meal or as a summer drink. Its nutrition profile is light: it provides about 6 calories per 100 g, with a small amount of carbohydrate from the lemon. If you find it too sharp, dilute it with more water; for the freshest flavour, mix it shortly before serving.
Medium
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.