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Refreshing, vitamin C source, low calorie
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Parsley lemon water (240 g) has 17 calories. That works out to 7 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.6 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 60 µg of Vitamin K covers 50% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
17
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
3.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 15% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| 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 | 17 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 750 g | 53 kcal |
Calculated from 7 calories per 100 g.
Add washed, chopped parsley and freshly squeezed lemon to drinking water, then let the flavors infuse. You can strain it before drinking, or leave the leaves in. Make it fresh for the brightest flavor.
No, parsley lemon water does not cause weight loss on its own. Choosing it instead of a sugary drink can reduce what you consume, but it is not a fat-burning drink or a shortcut to losing weight.
No, parsley lemon water does not flush toxins from the body. Your liver and kidneys handle that work; the drink can simply add flavor to water and make it easier to drink.
There is no proven best time to drink parsley lemon water. Have it whenever you like; drinking it on an empty stomach does not give it a special detox or weight-loss effect.
Yes, most people can have parsley lemon water as a regular drink. Keep it lightly prepared rather than relying on a concentrated parsley mixture, and reduce the lemon if its acidity bothers your stomach or teeth.
Keep parsley lemon water covered in the refrigerator and aim to drink it the same day. Its flavor can change as it sits, and it should be discarded if it has been left out for a long time or looks or smells different.
No, boiling is not necessary. Parsley can infuse in cold or warm water with lemon; prolonged boiling makes the flavor less fresh. Wash the leaves well before adding them.
It contributes to fluid intake, but parsley lemon water does not need to replace plain water. Plain water is a better everyday option if lemon acidity bothers your teeth or stomach.
A lightly prepared drink using ordinary culinary amounts of parsley is different from a concentrated parsley remedy. Avoid regular, highly concentrated servings during pregnancy unless your clinician says they are appropriate.
No, parsley lemon water has not been shown to cleanse the kidneys or remove kidney stones. Drinking enough fluid matters for kidney health, but this drink is not a treatment or a substitute for medical care.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
60µg · 50% DV
Vitamin C
24mg · 27% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Iron
0.72mg · 4% DV
Calcium
36mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 17 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.
Parsley lemon water is a light drink made by steeping fresh parsley and lemon in water; some versions are blended, then served strained or with the ingredients left in. Its bright citrus tang is balanced by parsley’s fresh, gently grassy flavour, making it especially refreshing chilled.
It can be sipped on its own or served alongside a meal, and is an easy alternative to sweetened drinks. It is low in calories and provides vitamin C. For a milder flavour, add the lemon gradually; a few ice cubes make it a refreshing option on a warm day.
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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.