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Probiotic-enhanced, low-calorie, herbal infusion
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Probiotic herbal tea (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 glycemic index is 0 (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 | 2.4 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 (medium) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 20 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Probiotic herbal tea is an herbal infusion combined with probiotic microorganisms. Unlike ordinary herbal tea, it is intended to provide live cultures, but the strains and whether they remain alive depend on the product and how it is prepared.
Probiotic herbal tea may support gut health because it contains probiotic cultures, but benefits vary by strain and product. It is not a treatment for digestive disorders, and the herbal ingredients do not guarantee a particular effect.
Probiotic herbal tea is caffeine-free when its blend contains only caffeine-free herbs. Some blends include green or black tea, or yerba mate, which do contain caffeine, so the answer depends on the ingredients.
Hot water can reduce the number of live cultures in probiotic herbal tea. Follow the brewing directions; if the probiotics are added after steeping, let the infusion cool to the instructed temperature first.
Most healthy adults can drink probiotic herbal tea daily if they tolerate its ingredients. Follow the serving directions, and remember that blends containing stimulating herbs or caffeine may not suit everyone or every time of day.
No, probiotic herbal tea is not the same as kombucha. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink, while probiotic herbal tea is usually an herbal infusion with cultures added; its preparation and fermentation status depend on the product.
There is no required time to drink probiotic herbal tea; you can have it when it suits your routine. For an evening cup, choose a caffeine-free blend if caffeine affects your sleep.
Yes, you can make probiotic herbal tea at home if you use a probiotic culture intended for beverages. Brew the herbs first, cool the infusion as directed, then add the culture; adding it to boiling water can damage live microbes.
Yes, honey or lemon can be added to probiotic herbal tea for flavor. Let a hot infusion cool first, since high temperatures can harm live cultures; honey is not suitable for infants under one year.
Probiotic herbal tea is not automatically suitable during pregnancy because its herbs and cultures vary. Some herbs should be avoided while pregnant, so review the specific ingredients with your healthcare professional before drinking it.
Vitamins
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
1.2mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
4.8mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
12mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 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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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Probiotic herbal tea is an herbal infusion, often made with ingredients such as mint, chamomile or ginger, with probiotic cultures added; the herbs and preparation vary by product. Herbal teas are enjoyed around the world between meals or as a relaxing evening drink. You can serve it plain, hot or chilled, and its gentle herbal flavour pairs well with a light snack rather than needing sweetener.
Unsweetened, it is very low in calories, making it a light alternative to sweetened drinks. Follow the package directions: if the tea contains live cultures, very hot water may affect them, so the instructions may call for cooling the brew before adding the cultures or drinking it.
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
— Not 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.