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Low-calorie herbal drink
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Nettle herbal drink (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 7.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 6% 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
0.7g
· 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 78% · Protein 22% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 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 | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 250 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Nettle herbal drink is a caffeine-free herbal infusion, not a proven treatment for a health condition. People often drink it as an alternative to tea or coffee, but claims that it cures illnesses or reliably detoxes the body are not established.
Steep fresh or dried nettle leaves in hot water, then strain them out before drinking. This simple infusion is minimally processed; bottled versions may include other ingredients or additional processing.
Many healthy adults can have a cup occasionally, but daily use has no established special benefit. If you take regular medication or have a chronic condition, ask a healthcare professional before making nettle herbal drink a daily habit.
Nettle herbal drink can cause stomach upset or an allergic reaction in some people. Stop drinking it if you develop itching or a rash, and seek urgent help for breathing difficulty; fresh nettle leaves can also sting skin when handled.
Avoid drinking nettle herbal drink regularly or in concentrated amounts during pregnancy unless your clinician says it is appropriate. Herbal products can vary in strength, and pregnancy safety is not established for every preparation.
Nettle leaves may have a mild diuretic effect, so some people notice more frequent urination. If you take a diuretic or have kidney or heart disease, check with your healthcare professional before drinking it regularly.
No, an infusion made only from nettle leaves and water is naturally caffeine-free. Blends that include black tea, green tea, or another caffeinated ingredient are different, so check the product’s ingredient list.
Nettle herbal drink has a mild, earthy, grassy taste that can turn bitter or stronger if steeped for too long. A little lemon can brighten the flavor, while a shorter steep usually keeps it gentler.
Yes, nettle herbal drink can be served cold. Brew it with hot water, strain the leaves, and chill it in the refrigerator; keep the prepared drink cold rather than leaving it out for a long time.
Yes, fresh nettle leaves can be used to make nettle herbal drink, as can dried leaves. Wear gloves when handling fresh nettles to avoid their stinging hairs, and wash the leaves carefully before steeping.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
7.2µg · 6% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Folate
4.8µg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.24µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 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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Nettle herbal drink is an infusion made by steeping fresh or dried nettle leaves in hot water, then straining them. Nettle infusions are enjoyed in parts of Europe and elsewhere, including Turkey, where they are one of many familiar home-brewed herbal teas.
Its flavour is grassy and earthy, sometimes with a mild mineral note, and it is usually served hot and plain. You can have it in place of regular tea or coffee, or add a little lemon for brightness. It is a very light drink, with 2 calories per 100 g. For a gentler taste, steep the leaves briefly; leaving out sweeteners keeps it light.
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.