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Low-calorie herbal infusion; contains caffeine
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Mate detox tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 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 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| 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 | 2 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
No, mate detox tea does not directly burn fat or produce lasting weight loss. Unsweetened tea can be a low-calorie drink, but adding sugar or honey adds calories, and the word “detox” does not make it a slimming treatment.
Mate detox tea usually contains yerba mate, but the rest of the blend varies by product. Some versions add other herbs, flavorings, or tea leaves, so the ingredient list is the reliable way to identify a particular blend.
Yes, mate detox tea gets caffeine from yerba mate. The amount can vary with the blend and how it is brewed, so include it in your overall caffeine intake alongside coffee, soft drinks, and energy drinks.
Brew mate detox tea with hot water and follow the directions for your particular product. Very hot water can make some mate blends taste bitter; loose leaves and tea bags may also call for different steeping instructions.
No, there is no good evidence that mate detox tea flushes toxins from the body. Your liver and kidneys carry out that work; drinking a herbal blend does not replace their function or cleanse the body.
Not always. Yerba mate is the South American plant used to make mate, while mate detox tea may be a blend of yerba mate and other ingredients. Check the product’s ingredient list to see whether it is pure mate or a blend.
Yes, its caffeine can make it harder to fall asleep, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine or drink it late in the day. Try having mate detox tea earlier and see whether your sleep improves.
Yes, mate detox tea can be served cold. Brew it as directed, let it cool, then chill it; you can also pour it over ice. Avoid leaving brewed tea at room temperature for a long time.
Yes, caffeine in mate detox tea can cause jitters, a faster heartbeat, or stomach discomfort in some people, particularly after a strong brew. Other effects can depend on herbs added to the blend.
Ask your healthcare professional before drinking mate detox tea during pregnancy. It contains caffeine, and blends can include other herbs, so both the specific ingredients and your total caffeine intake matter.
Vitamins
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
Vitamin C
0.24mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 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 2 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.
Mate detox tea is an infusion centred on the leaves of yerba mate, a plant native to South America. The word “detox” is part of the product name, not a description of a proven cleansing effect; the exact blend can vary by product.
Its flavour is herbal, slightly bitter and fuller-bodied than many ordinary teas. In South America, mate is traditionally shared from a gourd through a metal straw; elsewhere it is often brewed and served in a cup, hot or chilled. It contains caffeine, so you may prefer it earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. Enjoy it plain or with a little lemon; without added sugar, it makes a very low-calorie drink.
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
— 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.