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Refreshing, electrolyte boost, low calorie
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Water with lemon and rock salt (250 g) has 13 calories. That works out to 5 calories per 100 g. It contains 3 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 20 mg of Vitamin C covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
13
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
3g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 91% · Protein 9% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 13 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
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) | 250 g | 13 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 750 g | 38 kcal |
Calculated from 5 calories per 100 g.
Mix fresh lemon juice and a small amount of rock salt into drinking water, then taste and adjust. Dissolving the salt first makes the drink more even. Keep the salt modest: rock salt is still a source of sodium.
Yes, water with lemon and rock salt can contribute to hydration because it is mostly water. The salt adds sodium, but the drink is not automatically a balanced electrolyte solution, and plain water is usually enough for everyday thirst.
No, water with lemon and rock salt does not detox the body or flush out toxins. Your liver and kidneys handle those processes; this drink can simply make water more appealing, but adding salt does not create a cleansing effect.
Water with lemon and rock salt does not directly cause weight loss or burn fat. It may be a lower-energy replacement for a sweet drink, but adding salt has no fat-burning effect and can increase your sodium intake.
Water with lemon and rock salt may be an option before exercise if you enjoy the taste, but most ordinary workouts do not require added salt. For long, strenuous sessions or heavy sweating, this simple mixture may not replace a properly formulated sports drink.
Yes, water with lemon and rock salt breaks a strict fast because lemon juice contains energy. For religious fasting, drinking it during fasting hours also breaks the fast; it can be consumed during the permitted eating and drinking window.
You can drink water with lemon and rock salt regularly if the added salt is small, but there is no need to add salt to your daily water. Frequent salty drinks can make it easier to exceed your usual sodium intake.
No, drinking water with lemon and rock salt does not treat the cause of a sore throat. A warm drink may feel soothing temporarily, but swallowing this mixture is different from gargling and does not replace care for persistent or severe symptoms.
Yes, the sodium in rock salt can contribute to higher blood pressure when intake is excessive. If you have high blood pressure, kidney disease, or a prescribed sodium limit, ask your healthcare professional before making this a regular drink.
It can: lemon juice is acidic, and frequent sipping exposes tooth enamel to that acid. Rinse your mouth with plain water afterward, and wait before brushing so you do not scrub softened enamel.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
20mg · 22% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
300mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Calcium
18mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
5mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
38mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 13 calories in 1 cup (medium) (250 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Water with lemon and rock salt is a simple drink made by adding lemon juice and a little rock salt to drinking water. It is not tied to one particular cuisine, but is easy to make at home when you want something tart and lightly salty rather than plain water.
The lemon gives it a bright, refreshing taste, while the salt adds a savoury edge. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, on its own or alongside a meal. It is very low in calories—about 5 per 100 g—and suits anyone looking for a light drink. Keep the salt modest; for a gentler flavour, use more lemon and less salt.
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
— 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.