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Low-calorie unsweetened herbal tea with mild antioxidant contribution from sumac and beet.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Unsweetened beet sumac tea (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1g
· 0% 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 83% · Protein 17% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| 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.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Make unsweetened beet sumac tea by gently simmering beet slices in water, then steeping sumac and straining the drink. Adjust the steeping time to taste, and leave out sweeteners to keep it unsweetened.
Yes, unsweetened beet sumac tea is naturally caffeine-free when made only with beet and sumac. Adding black or green tea leaves would introduce caffeine, so check the recipe if it is a blend.
Unsweetened beet sumac tea tastes earthy from the beet and tart, fruity, and slightly astringent from the sumac. It is not sugary-sweet; the balance changes with how much beet and sumac you use.
Yes, unsweetened beet sumac tea can be served cold. Strain it after brewing, chill it in a covered container, and pour it over ice; chilling softens the aroma without adding sugar.
Yes, beet pigments can temporarily turn urine or stool pink or reddish in some people. This is usually harmless after eating beet, but seek medical advice if the color has no clear food-related cause or persists.
Unsweetened beet sumac tea is not a proven way to lower blood pressure and should not replace prescribed treatment. Beet can contain dietary nitrates, but the amount that reaches a cup varies with preparation.
Unsweetened beet sumac tea can be a flavorful, low-calorie way to hydrate and provides a modest contribution of antioxidant compounds from beet and sumac. It is a drink, not a treatment or a substitute for a varied diet.
It has no added sugar, but beet can release a small amount of naturally occurring sugar into the tea. “Unsweetened” describes the preparation, not necessarily the complete absence of sugar from the ingredients.
Keep unsweetened beet sumac tea covered in the refrigerator and drink it within a few days. Discard it if its smell or appearance changes, and avoid leaving brewed tea at room temperature for long periods.
Yes, unsweetened beet sumac tea can be an evening drink because it contains no caffeine when made without tea leaves. Its tartness may bother people prone to reflux, so avoid it close to bedtime if that happens.
Vitamins
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Folate
4.8µg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.96mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 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 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Unsweetened beet sumac tea is a homemade infusion of beetroot and sumac, with no added sugar. It is better understood as a combination of familiar ingredients than as a universally established traditional tea; sumac is widely used in Middle Eastern cooking, while beetroot is enjoyed in many cuisines.
Sumac lends a gently tart, fruity edge, balanced by beetroot’s earthy flavour. Serve it warm as an herbal drink or chill it for a refreshing option. It fits easily into a low-calorie routine: the infusion provides very little energy and is not a significant source of protein or fibre. Enjoy it plain alongside a light snack, or shorten the steeping if you prefer a milder taste.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ 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.