Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Tea with 5 sugars Calories
Black tea with 5 cubes of sugar
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Tea with 5 sugars (180 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 80 calories per 100 g. It contains 36 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Tea with 5 sugars Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
144
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
36g
· 13% 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 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
Tea with 5 sugars nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36 g | 13% |
| 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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
- Get your daily calorie target
- Snap your meal, log it in seconds
- See every vitamin and mineral
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.
How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Tea with 5 sugars?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 144 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 200 kcal |
Calculated from 80 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tea with 5 sugars
Is tea with 5 sugars bad for you?
It is not an ideal everyday drink because five sugar cubes add a substantial amount of added sugar to otherwise plain tea. If you drink it often, gradually using fewer cubes is a practical way to make it less sweet.
Does tea with 5 sugars raise blood sugar?
Yes, the added sugar can raise your blood glucose. If you have diabetes, this sweetened drink may make glucose management harder; consider choosing less sugar and ask your healthcare professional for advice tailored to your treatment.
Will tea with 5 sugars keep you awake?
It can, especially if you drink it in the evening. Black tea contains caffeine, which may increase alertness and disrupt sleep in people who are sensitive to it; adding or reducing sugar does not remove the caffeine.
Can tea with 5 sugars cause weight gain?
It can contribute to weight gain if it regularly adds more energy than you use. Sweet drinks may be less filling than solid foods, so reducing the number of sugar cubes can help cut back on added sugar.
How can you make tea with 5 sugars less sweet?
Use fewer sugar cubes and reduce the amount gradually over several cups so your taste can adjust. Brewing the tea a little lighter may also make it easier to enjoy with less sugar, without adding another sweetener.
How much caffeine is in tea with 5 sugars?
The sugar does not add caffeine; the caffeine comes from the black tea. Its amount varies with the tea leaves, how much you use, and how long you steep it, so five sugar cubes do not determine the caffeine level.
Can you drink tea with 5 sugars on an empty stomach?
Yes, but black tea may cause nausea or stomach discomfort for some people when consumed without food. If that happens to you, have it with a meal; the added sugar does not reliably prevent tea-related stomach irritation.
How do you make tea with 5 sugars using Turkish tea?
Brew loose-leaf black tea with hot water in a Turkish double teapot, pour the strength you prefer into a glass, and stir in five sugar cubes. For a less sweet cup, add fewer cubes rather than making the tea overly strong.
Does tea with 5 sugars count toward your daily fluids?
Yes, it contributes fluid, and the caffeine in ordinary tea does not cancel that out. Still, five sugar cubes make it a poor substitute for water as your regular thirst-quenching drink; choose water more often throughout the day.
Can you reheat tea with 5 sugars?
Yes, but reheating may make brewed black tea taste dull or bitter, especially if it has been sitting for a while. For the best flavour, brew a fresh cup; refrigerate leftover tea promptly in a covered container.
Tea with 5 sugars Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Folate
1.8µg · 0% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
18mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
1.8mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1.8mg · 0% DV
Tea with 5 sugars Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tea with 5 sugars
To burn the 144 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Tea with 5 sugars?
Tea with 5 sugars is brewed black tea sweetened with five sugar cubes. In Turkey, tea is commonly served hot in small, tulip-shaped glasses, from breakfast through evening visits; elsewhere, it fits easily into the everyday tea break. With this much sugar, sweetness dominates the cup and softens the tea’s natural brisk, slightly bitter taste. It is often enjoyed alongside pastries, biscuits or a savoury snack.
Most of its carbohydrate and energy come from the added sugar, rather than the tea itself. If you enjoy a sweet cup, it can be an occasional treat; for a lighter everyday brew, try using less sugar and adjust gradually. It pairs especially well with a savoury breakfast or snack.
How Nutritious Is Tea with 5 sugars?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
Low
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.
Is Tea with 5 sugars Processed?
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.
Does Tea with 5 sugars Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Tea with 5 sugars Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Tea with 5 sugars Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Compare Tea with 5 sugars
Foods Similar to Tea with 5 sugars
Have another question about Tea with 5 sugars?
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Scan calories with your camera
Instant AI nutrition analysis
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.