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Refreshing caffeinated drink with vitamin C
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Matcha lemonade (240 g) has 77 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.7 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 21.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
77
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
18.7g
· 7% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 94% · Protein 4% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7 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) | 240 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 250 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 106 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 160 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
To make matcha lemonade, whisk matcha with a little water until smooth, then stir in lemon juice, cold water, and your preferred sweetener. Pour it over ice and mix again before serving.
Yes, matcha lemonade contains caffeine from the matcha powder. The amount varies with the recipe, so account for it alongside coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks you have that day.
Matcha lemonade is a refreshing drink that provides caffeine and vitamin C from lemon. Sweetened versions also add sugar, so it is best treated as a flavored drink rather than a replacement for water.
Yes, matcha lemonade can be made without added sugar. Use less lemon or dilute it with more water if you prefer a milder taste; honey, syrups, and other sweeteners still add sugars.
Matcha lemonade gets clumpy when dry powder is stirred straight into cold liquid. First whisk the matcha with a small amount of warm water, or sift it, then add the lemon and remaining water.
Matcha lemonade tastes tart and citrusy, with an earthy, slightly grassy note from the green tea. More matcha can make it stronger and more bitter, while sweetener softens the lemon's sharpness.
Yes, culinary-grade matcha works in matcha lemonade, though its flavor may be more robust or bitter. Higher-quality drinking-grade matcha tends to taste smoother, especially in a recipe with little sweetener.
Yes, matcha lemonade can affect sleep because matcha contains caffeine. If caffeine makes you feel alert or disrupts your sleep, drink it earlier in the day and choose caffeine-free lemonade in the evening.
Matcha lemonade is best within about a day when covered and refrigerated. Matcha settles as it sits, so shake or stir it before serving; its flavor is freshest soon after preparation.
Yes, you can prepare matcha lemonade ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. Whisk the matcha thoroughly first and stir again before serving, since the powder tends to settle during storage.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin K
28.8µg · 24% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Folate
9.6µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
19mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.72mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 77 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.
Matcha lemonade combines Japanese matcha—a finely powdered green tea—with lemon juice, water and often a sweetener. It is a modern café-style drink rather than a traditional Japanese preparation, bringing the grassy, gently bitter notes of matcha together with lemonade’s bright tartness.
It is commonly served cold over ice, especially in warm weather, and is easy to make at home by whisking the matcha smooth before adding the lemon and water. The tea gives it caffeine, while the lemon contributes some vitamin C; how sweet it is depends on the recipe. For a less sugary glass, use less sweetener and let the citrus and ice keep the flavour lively.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.