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Georgian traditional drink, low calorie, mineral content
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Tsu orucu (200 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
4
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
0.8g
· 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 | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 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) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 750 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 1000 g | 20 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Tsu orucu is described as a traditional Georgian drink with mineral content. Its nutrition profile is mostly water and very low in calories, but the available information does not identify a standard recipe or a specific mineral composition.
There is no single verified preparation method specified for Tsu orucu. Since recipes and ingredients should not be assumed from the name alone, follow the preparation details from the Georgian source or producer you are using.
Tsu orucu is noted for containing minerals, but no particular minerals or amounts are specified here. Mineral content can vary with the water source and preparation, so it is not possible to name a reliable mineral profile without product-specific information.
The taste of Tsu orucu can depend on its mineral composition and how it is prepared. Its name does not establish whether it is salty, sparkling, or strongly flavored; try a small serving first if you are unfamiliar with it.
Tsu orucu can be served chilled or at room temperature; there is no confirmed standard serving temperature. Chilling may make it more refreshing, while room-temperature serving lets you notice its flavor more clearly.
Not necessarily. Tsu orucu is described as a traditional Georgian drink with minerals, but that alone does not show that it is naturally sourced mineral water. Its source and preparation determine whether the terms are interchangeable.
You can use Tsu orucu in a recipe if its flavor suits the dish, but there is no established cooking use specified for it. For a first try, taste it on its own before substituting it for water in a recipe.
No caffeine is listed in the available nutrition information for Tsu orucu. It is presented as a traditional drink with mineral content, not as a tea or coffee; a particular prepared or packaged version may have its own ingredients.
Yes, Tsu orucu contributes fluid and can be part of your daily hydration. It need not replace plain water, especially after sweating or in hot weather, when drinking enough fluids matters more.
Refrigeration depends on how the Tsu orucu is made and packaged. Keep a prepared or opened version chilled if its maker recommends it, and follow the storage instructions for that specific product rather than assuming all versions have the same shelf life.
Vitamins
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Folate
2µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2mg · 0% DV
Calcium
4mg · 0% DV
Sodium
4mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 4 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 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.
Tsu orucu is a traditional Georgian drink, noted for its mineral content and very low energy value. The details of its ingredients are not specified, so it is best not to assume that it is a particular herbal infusion or mineral water.
In Georgia, it is enjoyed as a drink with everyday meals. Its flavour and customary serving style may vary, but it can also be tried alongside a meal elsewhere, including with hearty or strongly seasoned dishes. It contributes little energy and is not a meaningful source of protein or fat. Have it on its own to appreciate its mineral character, or serve it as a light accompaniment rather than as a substitute for food.
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
— 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.