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Low-calorie herbal tea
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Parsley tea with lemon (240 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 3 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.4 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 67.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
7
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 88% · Protein 13% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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 | 7 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 11 kcal |
Calculated from 3 calories per 100 g.
To make parsley tea with lemon, pour hot water over fresh parsley leaves and let them steep until the flavor is infused. Add lemon juice afterward for a fresher taste. You can include the stems too.
No, parsley tea with lemon does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can be a low-calorie drink, but there is no good evidence that it burns fat or produces lasting weight loss.
No, parsley tea with lemon does not detox your body or cleanse your liver. Your liver and kidneys handle those functions; the tea is simply a herbal drink, not a detox treatment.
Parsley tea with lemon may have a mild diuretic effect, so you might urinate more. It is not a proven treatment for fluid retention, and it should not replace prescribed medicine or medical care.
It is best to avoid drinking parsley tea with lemon in large or medicinal amounts during pregnancy, because concentrated parsley preparations may not be safe. Culinary amounts are different; ask your healthcare professional before making it a regular drink.
For most healthy adults, an occasional cup of parsley tea with lemon is generally fine, but daily concentrated use has no established benefit. Keep it as one drink among others rather than relying on it for hydration or health effects.
Yes, parsley tea with lemon is caffeine-free, so it is unlikely to keep you awake for that reason. If drinking fluids late makes you wake to urinate, have it earlier in the evening instead.
Yes, dried parsley works for parsley tea with lemon as well as fresh leaves. Its flavor can be more concentrated and less bright, so start with a small pinch, steep it, and add lemon to taste.
Store parsley tea with lemon in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it soon after making it. Discard it if its smell, color, or taste changes; lemon does not make the tea safe to keep indefinitely.
There is not enough reliable evidence that parsley tea with lemon lowers blood pressure. Do not use it instead of prescribed treatment, and do not change blood-pressure medicine because you have started drinking the tea.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
67.2µg · 56% DV
Vitamin C
10.8mg · 12% DV
Vitamin A
28.8µg · 3% DV
Folate
9.6µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
91mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.48mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 7 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Parsley tea with lemon is a simple herbal infusion made by steeping fresh or dried parsley in hot water and adding lemon. Parsley is widely used in cooking, while this tea is an easy homemade way to enjoy its fresh, green aroma; it is not tied to one particular regional tradition.
The flavour is gently herbal and slightly grassy, with a bright, tangy note from the lemon. It can be served warm or chilled, and works as a caffeine-free alternative to tea or coffee. It is very low in calories, so it suits those looking for a light drink; adjust the lemon to taste and steep the parsley briefly for a milder cup.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.