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Very low-calorie acidic beverage
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Warm water with lemon and vinegar (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 4.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1g
· 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 | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 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 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 8 ounce (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 12 ounce (large) | 360 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
No, warm water with lemon and vinegar does not cause weight loss or burn body fat on its own. Replacing a sugary drink with it may reduce your overall intake, but the benefit comes from the swap, not a special fat-burning effect.
Stir lemon juice and a small amount of vinegar into a cup of warm, not boiling, water. There is no proven ideal ratio; adding extra vinegar makes the drink more acidic and may irritate your throat or stomach.
No, warm water with lemon and vinegar does not flush toxins or cleanse your body. Your liver and kidneys handle waste processing; the drink can be enjoyed for its taste, but it has no established detox effect.
Apple cider vinegar is a common choice, but other food-grade vinegars can also be used. There is no good evidence that apple cider vinegar gives this drink a special health benefit, so choose based on taste and avoid drinking vinegar undiluted.
Yes, frequent exposure can erode tooth enamel because both lemon juice and vinegar are acidic. Drink it without swishing, rinse your mouth with plain water afterward, and avoid brushing immediately after an acidic drink.
Yes, but drinking it before eating has no established extra benefit for weight loss or digestion. If the acidity causes nausea, heartburn, or stomach discomfort, have it with food or skip it.
Not reliably. Warm water may feel soothing, but lemon and vinegar are not proven treatments for bloating, and their acidity can worsen discomfort for some people. Persistent or severe bloating deserves attention beyond changing this drink.
It is not necessary to drink it daily, and more is not better. Regular acidic drinks can affect tooth enamel or aggravate reflux; dilute the vinegar, avoid sipping it over a long period, and stop if it causes symptoms.
No, it should not be relied on to lower blood sugar or replace diabetes treatment. Vinegar may affect blood-glucose responses in some meal contexts, but the effect is not a dependable treatment; ask your clinician or dietitian how it fits your care plan.
You can drink it before bed, but its acidity may trigger heartburn, especially if you have reflux. Having it earlier also reduces the chance that a drink close to bedtime will interrupt sleep with a bathroom trip.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
4.8mg · 5% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 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.
Warm water with lemon and vinegar is a simple homemade drink made by stirring lemon juice and vinegar into warm water. It is not a traditional everyday staple in most places; people tend to prepare it at home and drink it in the morning or whenever they want a warm, tart beverage.
The flavour is sharply acidic, with lemon adding a fresh citrus note and warm water softening the edge. It is very low in calories and consists mostly of water. If you prefer a milder taste, start with less lemon and vinegar and adjust to suit your palate; it can also be sipped alongside breakfast rather than treated as a substitute for a meal.
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.