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Hot beverage, sweetened, contains caffeine
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Tea with sugar (200 g) has 56 calories. That works out to 28 calories per 100 g. It contains 14 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Tea with sugar is brewed tea sweetened to taste, rather than a distinct tea variety. In Turkey, it is commonly made with strong black tea and poured into small, tulip-shaped glasses; the amount of sugar is up to the drinker.
It is served at breakfast, during visits and alongside conversation throughout the day, often with pastries or biscuits. Sugar softens the tea’s brisk, slightly tannic edge, while the drink still provides caffeine. A 200 g cup has about 28 calories, mostly from its added sugar. If you prefer a less sweet cup, add less sugar or leave it out; tea also pairs well with a savoury breakfast.
Selected: 100 g
28
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 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%
Vitamins
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.1mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Calcium
3mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 28 calories in 100 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.
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
Yes, tea with sugar contains caffeine when it is made with black, green, or other caffeinated tea leaves. Sugar does not add caffeine; the amount mainly depends on the tea used and how it is brewed.
Yes, tea with sugar breaks a fast because the added sugar provides energy. Plain, unsweetened tea is usually treated differently during fasting, but fasting rules can vary depending on the plan you follow.
Frequent sipping of tea with sugar can increase the risk of tooth decay because mouth bacteria use sugar to produce enamel-damaging acids. Having it with a meal and rinsing your mouth with water afterward can reduce how long sugar remains on your teeth.
Sugar does not remove the antioxidants naturally present in tea. However, sweetening tea adds sugar without adding those tea compounds, so adding more sugar changes the drink's nutritional balance rather than boosting its benefits.
Yes, you can add sugar to green tea, though its sweetness may mask the tea's delicate or grassy flavour. Let the tea cool slightly before tasting and add a little at a time so you can sweeten it without overwhelming its flavour.
Dissolve the sugar in freshly brewed, hot tea before chilling it; sugar dissolves poorly in cold liquid. Then cool the tea promptly and refrigerate it. Adding sugar directly to a glass of iced tea can leave crystals at the bottom.
Yes, honey can sweeten tea, but it still counts as an added sugar and is not a sugar-free alternative. Stir it into warm rather than boiling-hot tea to make it easier to mix and preserve its characteristic flavour.
Tea with sugar still contributes fluid, and the caffeine in ordinary tea does not usually cancel that out when consumed in moderation. Water is still the simplest choice for meeting your hydration needs throughout the day.
It can contribute to weight gain if the added sugar regularly pushes your total energy intake above what your body uses. Reducing the sugar in each cup is a practical way to cut back without giving up tea.
Tea with sugar can be part of pregnancy, but both caffeine intake and added sugar matter. Keep track of caffeine from all sources, since recommended limits apply during pregnancy, and ask your prenatal care professional if you need individual guidance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.