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Herbal infusion; very low calorie, caffeinated green tea with senna
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Senna green tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% 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
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% 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 29% · Protein 71% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| 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 | 2 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
No, senna green tea does not cause lasting fat loss. Senna can increase bowel movements and temporarily reduce water and stool weight, but that change on the scale is not body-fat loss.
Yes, senna green tea can stimulate a bowel movement because senna is a stimulant laxative. It is intended for occasional, short-term constipation relief, not as a daily way to regulate your bowels.
Senna green tea usually takes about 6–12 hours to produce a laxative effect. It may be more practical to drink it when you can accommodate a possible bowel movement later, rather than expecting an immediate result.
Senna green tea can cause abdominal cramps, stomach discomfort, nausea, or diarrhea. Frequent or prolonged use can lead to fluid and electrolyte loss, so stop using it if you develop severe symptoms.
No, senna green tea is not meant for everyday use. Repeated or prolonged use of senna can cause cramps, diarrhea, and fluid or electrolyte loss, and may disrupt normal bowel habits.
Yes, senna green tea contains caffeine from the green tea. Senna does not remove that caffeine, so the drink may affect people who are sensitive to it or who have it late in the day.
Prepare senna green tea according to the package directions, since blends can contain different amounts of senna. Making it stronger by adding extra tea can increase its laxative effect and the chance of side effects.
Ask your healthcare professional before drinking senna green tea during pregnancy. Senna is a stimulant laxative, and whether it is appropriate depends on your health and the product’s ingredients; the green tea also contains caffeine.
Drinking senna green tea at night may disrupt sleep or wake you for a bowel movement. Green tea contains caffeine, and senna’s laxative effect can begin hours after you drink it.
Yes, senna green tea can contribute to dehydration if it causes diarrhea, especially with frequent or prolonged use. It is not a safe way to “detox” or lose water weight.
Vitamins
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
0.72µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
Calcium
7.2mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 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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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Senna green tea is an infusion made by steeping green tea leaves with senna leaves. The green tea brings a fresh, grassy taste, while senna can give the blend a sharper, slightly bitter herbal note. It is usually served hot, plain or with lemon. In places where green tea is a familiar everyday drink, it may be sipped between meals; elsewhere, it fits naturally among herbal infusions. Because it contains green tea, it also contains caffeine.
It is very low in calories, with negligible amounts of protein, carbohydrate and fat. For a lighter cup, skip sweeteners and add lemon if you like. Senna can have a pronounced effect on digestion, so this blend is better treated as an occasional herbal tea rather than an everyday green tea; follow the product’s serving guidance.
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.