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Quick source of sugar energy
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Tea with sugar cube (8 g) has 31 calories. That works out to 387 calories per 100 g. It contains 8 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 8 g
31
KCAL / 8G
Carbs
8g
· 3% 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 | 31 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.08 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8 g | 3% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 8 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 4 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 4 g | 15 kcal |
| 2 teaspoon (double) | 8 g | 31 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 12 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 12 g | 46 kcal |
| 4 piece (extra large) | 16 g | 62 kcal |
| 25 g | 25 g | 97 kcal |
| 50 g | 50 g | 194 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 387 kcal |
Calculated from 387 calories per 100 g.
Brew your tea, pour it into a cup, then add the sugar cube and stir until it dissolves. It dissolves more quickly in hot tea than in cold tea.
A sugar cube gives you a pre-portioned, easy-to-handle way to sweeten tea. Granulated sugar works too, but a cube may take longer to dissolve and needs stirring.
Start with one sugar cube and taste the tea before adding another. The right amount depends on how sweet you like your tea and on the size of the cube.
Yes, a sugar cube dissolves in cold tea, but more slowly than in hot tea. Dissolve it in a little hot water first if you want to sweeten iced tea quickly.
Black tea pairs well with a sugar cube because its robust flavor stands up to sweetness. You can add one to green or herbal tea too, though it may mask more delicate flavors.
No, adding a sugar cube does not increase the tea’s caffeine content. The caffeine comes from the tea itself, so the tea type and brewing method matter instead.
Yes, you can sweeten iced tea with a sugar cube, but it dissolves slowly in a cold drink. Stir it well or dissolve it in a small amount of hot water first.
Yes, the sugar in tea with a sugar cube can raise blood glucose. If you have diabetes, count the added sugar and follow the guidance you have received for managing your blood glucose.
It can, because caffeine in black tea may make it harder to fall asleep, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine. The sugar cube does not remove that effect.
Frequent sipping can increase the risk of tooth decay because mouth bacteria use sugar to produce acids. Drinking water after tea can help wash away some sugar left in your mouth.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.08mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.16mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.08mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 31 calories in 2 piece (medium) (8 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 sugar cube is brewed tea served with a cube of sugar, which can be stirred into the cup or held in the mouth while sipping. In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed in small, tulip-shaped glasses, from breakfast through the day’s tea breaks; elsewhere, the same simple pairing works with black tea or your preferred brew.
The sugar supplies quick energy, while the tea itself contributes little to the sweetness unless you add more. A typical serving of two medium cubes is about 8 g. For a less-sweet cup, start with one cube or leave it out, and pair the tea with a savoury breakfast or a small snack.
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.
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.
NOVA 3
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
— Not 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.