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Very low-calorie, sugar-free, refreshing herbal iced tea
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sugar-free iced hibiscus tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0 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
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 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 100% · Protein 0% · 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 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 ounce (mini) | 30 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 330 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Steep dried hibiscus in hot water, strain it, let the infusion cool, and serve it over ice. Add mint, citrus, or sliced berries for extra flavor without adding sugar.
No, hibiscus itself is naturally caffeine-free. A homemade infusion made with hibiscus alone is a caffeine-free alternative to iced black or green tea; check the ingredients if you are buying a blend.
It tastes tart, fruity, and slightly floral, rather than sweet. The sharpness can be softened with mint, orange, or a splash of sparkling water, while keeping the drink free of added sugar.
Hibiscus tea may modestly lower blood pressure, but the effect of a diluted iced drink is not guaranteed. If you take blood-pressure medication, ask your doctor before drinking it regularly; it is not a treatment.
Keep homemade sugar-free iced hibiscus tea in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it soon after making it. Discard it if its smell, appearance, or taste changes, and do not leave it sitting out.
Yes. Hibiscus tea is naturally caffeine-free, so it is unlikely to cause the caffeine-related sleep disruption associated with black or green tea. Avoid a large serving right before bed if it tends to wake you to use the bathroom.
Yes, it contributes fluid and can be a refreshing way to drink more, especially if you prefer tart flavors. Water should still be your main drink, and this tea should not replace fluids when you are ill or exercising heavily.
Many people can enjoy a regular serving, but hibiscus may affect blood pressure and can interact with some medicines. If you take medication for blood pressure, ask your doctor before making it a daily habit.
Yes. First make and chill a concentrated hibiscus infusion, then top it with sparkling water just before serving. Adding the bubbles at the end keeps the drink fizzy and gives it a bright, tart flavor.
No. Sugar-free iced hibiscus tea is an herbal infusion made from hibiscus, while regular iced tea usually comes from black or green tea leaves. Hibiscus has a tangier, fruitier taste and is naturally caffeine-free.
Vitamins
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.48mg · 1% DV
B3
0.07mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
19mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 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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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Sugar-free iced hibiscus tea is made by steeping hibiscus flowers in water, then chilling the infusion without adding sugar. The flowers give it a vivid red colour and a tart, fruity flavour. It can be prepared at home from dried hibiscus or enjoyed as a cold herbal drink in cafés and restaurants, especially in warm weather.
Its bright acidity is refreshing over ice, and it pairs well with lemon or fresh mint. With no added sugar, it is an exceptionally low-calorie choice: it has 1 calorie per 100 g. If you prefer a gentler taste, dilute it with water; for a sweeter drink, serve it alongside fruit rather than sweetening the tea.
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.