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Low-calorie refreshing drink, typically lemon-cucumber-parsley based
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Detox drink (240 g) has 19 calories. That works out to 8 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.3 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
19
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
4.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 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 82% · Protein 10% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.5 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 | 19 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 500 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 1000 g | 80 kcal |
Calculated from 8 calories per 100 g.
No, a detox drink has not been shown to remove toxins or cleanse the body. Your liver and kidneys handle waste processing; a lemon, cucumber and parsley drink can add fluid, but it does not replace those organs or treat a health condition.
To make a detox drink, add sliced cucumber, lemon and parsley to water and chill it briefly for flavor. Wash the produce well first. You can strain it or leave the slices in the glass; neither method makes it a detox treatment.
A typical detox drink combines water with lemon, cucumber and parsley. Mint is a common addition for freshness, while ginger can add a sharper taste. These ingredients flavor the water; no particular combination has been proven to detox the body.
A homemade detox drink is best kept covered in the refrigerator and enjoyed the same day. The sliced produce can soften and change the water’s flavor as it sits, so discard a drink that has been left out for a long time.
Yes, most healthy adults can have a detox drink daily as a flavored beverage. It should not replace plain water entirely or be treated as a cleanse; the fruit and herbs are there for flavor, not to remove toxins.
No, a detox drink does not specifically burn belly fat. Choosing it instead of a sugary drink may reduce added sugar intake, but the drink itself cannot target fat loss or flatten the stomach.
No, there is no established benefit to drinking a detox drink on an empty stomach. You can have it whenever you enjoy it; lemon may bother people prone to reflux, so pay attention to how it feels for you.
A detox drink contributes to fluid intake, but it should not be your only source of hydration. Plain water is a simple everyday choice, while lemon, cucumber and herbs add flavor without turning the drink into a special cleanse.
A detox drink can be a refreshing source of fluid before or after exercise, but it is not a special recovery drink. For a typical workout, drink according to thirst and have your usual meal or snack to replenish energy.
A detox drink made with washed, ordinary food ingredients is not a proven pregnancy cleanse, and concentrated herbal products are a different matter. Ask your pregnancy care provider before using detox teas, supplements or large amounts of herbs.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
43.2µg · 36% DV
Vitamin C
14.4mg · 16% DV
Folate
14.4µg · 4% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
156mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
17mg · 4% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 19 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A detox drink is usually a chilled, infused water made with lemon, cucumber and parsley, though recipes vary and there is no single standard version. The name is common for this kind of flavoured water rather than a specific traditional dish. Lemon brings a bright tang, cucumber keeps the flavour mild, and parsley adds a fresh herbal note.
Serve it cold with breakfast or sip it between meals, especially in warm weather. It is mostly water and very low in calories, making it a light alternative to sweetened drinks. Keep the ingredients simple and skip added sugar if you want the clean, refreshing flavour to come through.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
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.