Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →🍵
Low-calorie, unsweetened herbal tea
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Unsweetened detox tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.5g
· 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 | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 150 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
No, unsweetened detox tea does not remove toxins from the body. Your liver and kidneys handle that work; tea may increase urination if it contains diuretic herbs, but that is not evidence of a detox effect.
Unsweetened detox tea may briefly reduce water-related puffiness if its herbs increase urination. It does not reliably relieve gas or treat the cause of persistent bloating, and the effect can reverse when you rehydrate.
Unsweetened detox tea has no standard recipe. Blends may include green tea, dandelion, senna, or other herbs, so the ingredients and effects vary; check the product’s ingredient list rather than assuming every detox tea is the same.
No, unsweetened detox tea does not burn body fat. Any short-term change on the scale may come from water loss, especially if the blend is diuretic or laxative, and is not lasting weight loss.
Unsweetened detox tea may contain caffeine if it includes green tea, black tea, or yerba mate. Herbal-only blends can be caffeine-free, so check the ingredients; “unsweetened” describes the lack of added sugar, not the caffeine content.
There is no standard daily amount for unsweetened detox tea because blends differ. Follow the product’s directions and avoid frequent use of teas containing laxative or diuretic herbs, which can cause unwanted fluid loss or digestive effects.
Unsweetened detox tea can cause frequent urination, dehydration, or stomach upset, depending on its herbs. Blends containing senna or other laxative ingredients may cause diarrhea and cramping, particularly with repeated use.
Daily unsweetened detox tea is not automatically a good idea: some blends contain herbs intended to act as laxatives or diuretics. Check the ingredients and directions, and do not use a detox tea as a substitute for ordinary fluids.
Yes, unsweetened detox tea can contribute to dehydration if it contains diuretic or laxative herbs and causes substantial fluid loss. This is more likely with frequent use; stop drinking it if you develop diarrhea or feel unusually weak or dizzy.
Unsweetened detox tea is not automatically safe during pregnancy because its herbal ingredients vary, and some may be unsuitable. Ask your healthcare professional before drinking it, especially if the blend’s ingredients or effects are unclear.
Vitamins
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.12mg · 1% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 2 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Unsweetened detox tea is a Turkish-style herbal infusion sold under the name ödem çayı; its ingredients vary by blend, so there is no single standard recipe. It is steeped in hot water and served without sweetener, though it can also be chilled. The flavour depends on the herbs, often coming across as light and grassy, with some blends more minty or bitter. It works as a caffeine-free alternative to sweet drinks or as a simple cup between meals. It is mostly water and very low in energy, at 1 kcal per 100 g. A squeeze of lemon can brighten the flavour without adding sugar.
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
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.