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Low-calorie herbal tea beverage
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Tea with lemon and parsley (240 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 3 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 36% 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
1.7g
· 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 89% · Protein 11% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.7 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 serving (small) | 150 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 12 kcal |
Calculated from 3 calories per 100 g.
Tea with lemon and parsley is made by steeping clean parsley in hot water, then adding lemon juice. Let the parsley infuse for a few minutes, strain it, and squeeze in lemon to taste. Adding lemon after steeping keeps its fresh flavor.
Tea with lemon and parsley is a flavorful way to drink fluids, but it is not a proven treatment for a disease. Only a limited amount of nutrients from the parsley and lemon reaches the infusion, so it does not replace eating vegetables or fruit.
No, tea with lemon and parsley does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but there is no reliable evidence that it burns body fat or produces lasting weight loss.
No, tea with lemon and parsley does not detox the body. Your liver and kidneys handle waste removal; the tea can contribute to fluid intake, but claims that it flushes toxins or cleanses organs are not supported by good evidence.
Yes, tea with lemon and parsley is caffeine-free if it is made only with parsley and lemon. Adding black tea, green tea, or a caffeinated tea blend changes that, so check the ingredients of any packaged mix.
Ask your pregnancy care provider before drinking tea with lemon and parsley regularly or in concentrated amounts. Culinary parsley and a strong herbal infusion are not necessarily equivalent, and the safety of herbal drinks can depend on how much you consume.
Most people can drink tea with lemon and parsley daily in ordinary beverage amounts. There is no need to make it unusually strong or drink large quantities, and it should not replace water or a varied diet.
Parsley has a traditional reputation as a diuretic, but the diuretic effect of tea with lemon and parsley is not well established. It should not be used to treat swelling; persistent or sudden swelling needs medical assessment.
Yes, tea with lemon and parsley can be a nighttime drink because it contains no caffeine when made without tea leaves. Drinking any beverage right before bed may wake you to urinate, and lemon may aggravate reflux for some people.
Tea with lemon and parsley is best enjoyed freshly made. If you have leftovers, cover and refrigerate them, then drink them within a day; discard the tea if it has been left out for hours or its smell or appearance changes.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
43.2µg · 36% DV
Vitamin C
10.8mg · 12% DV
Vitamin A
19.2µg · 2% DV
Folate
7.2µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
9.6mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 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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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Tea with lemon and parsley is a simple infusion made by steeping fresh or dried parsley in hot water, then adding lemon juice or a slice. It has no single traditional recipe or clear regional origin. The flavour is gently grassy and green, with a bright citrus tang. It can be served hot as a homemade herbal drink or chilled over ice; in Turkey, it is more of an alternative to black tea than a staple of the tea table.
Without added sweetener, it is very low in energy, at about 3 calories per 100 g. Enjoy it plain for a light drink, or add a little honey if you prefer a softer, sweeter taste, bearing in mind that this raises its energy content. Adding the lemon just before serving keeps its flavour lively.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.