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Caffeine-free herbal tea, very low calorie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Parsley herbal 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 19.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 16% 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 | 4.8 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.
Parsley herbal tea is made by steeping fresh or dried parsley leaves in hot water. Rinse fresh leaves, add them to a cup, pour over hot water, then strain after a few minutes. Homemade tea is minimally processed.
Parsley herbal tea is a caffeine-free drink, but it has not been proven to treat a disease or deliver a specific health benefit. Research on compounds in parsley does not establish that drinking the infusion has medicinal effects.
Parsley herbal tea is not a proven treatment for water retention or bloating. Parsley has a traditional reputation as a diuretic, but evidence that a cup of tea reliably reduces swelling is limited; persistent swelling needs proper assessment.
No reliable evidence shows that parsley herbal tea can safely induce a period. Drinking concentrated amounts for this purpose is not a dependable or safe method; a missed period or unusual bleeding deserves attention to its cause.
Ask your healthcare professional before drinking parsley herbal tea regularly or in concentrated amounts during pregnancy. Culinary parsley and a concentrated infusion are not equivalent exposures, and safety can depend on the amount and individual circumstances.
No, parsley herbal tea does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened tea can replace a sugary drink, but there is no good evidence that parsley tea burns fat or produces lasting weight loss.
Yes, fresh parsley works well for parsley herbal tea. Rinse the leaves, steep them in hot water, and strain before drinking; dried parsley can also be used, though its flavor is often more concentrated.
No, parsley herbal tea is naturally caffeine-free. It can be an option when avoiding caffeine, unlike black or green tea; check blended products because added tea leaves or other ingredients may contain caffeine.
There is no established daily amount of parsley herbal tea that is right for everyone. A lightly brewed cup is different from repeated, concentrated servings, which are best avoided without professional advice if you have a health condition or take medication.
Yes, parsley herbal tea has no caffeine, so it is unlikely to keep you awake for that reason. A large drink close to bedtime may still interrupt sleep if it makes you need the bathroom.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
19.2µg · 16% DV
Vitamin C
1.92mg · 2% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Vitamin A
4.8µg · 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 2 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Parsley herbal tea is made by steeping fresh or dried parsley leaves in hot water; some preparations include the stems as well. It has a fresh, green aroma and a gently grassy, slightly peppery taste. It is enjoyed as a simple herbal infusion in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern kitchens, and can be served plain or with a squeeze of lemon. Elsewhere, it makes an easy caffeine-free option to sip after a meal or whenever you want a warm drink.
The infusion is mostly water and has very few calories—about 1 per 100 g. Keep the steep brief for a lighter flavour, and add lemon if you like a brighter, more refreshing cup.
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
✓ 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.