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Low-calorie, refreshing, mildly acidic drink
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Water with ginger, lemon, and vinegar (240 g) has 10 calories. That works out to 4 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.2 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 9.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
10
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
2.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 92% · Protein 8% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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 | 10 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 30 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 500 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 1000 g | 40 kcal |
Calculated from 4 calories per 100 g.
No, it does not cause weight loss on its own. Replacing a sugary drink with it may reduce overall energy intake, but there is no good evidence that this mixture burns fat or produces lasting weight loss.
No, it does not perform a special detox. Your liver and kidneys handle the body’s normal processing and removal of waste; this drink is simply flavored water, not a cleanse.
Mix drinking water with fresh sliced or grated ginger, lemon juice, and a small amount of vinegar. Add more water if the flavor is too sharp. Sweeteners such as honey or sugar change the drink’s nutritional profile.
You can, but drinking it before breakfast has no proven special fat-burning or detox effect. If the acidity bothers your stomach, have it with food or dilute it further.
Apple cider vinegar is a common choice, but it is not essential. Other edible vinegars, such as white or wine vinegar, can also be used; they give the drink a different flavor, so start with a small amount.
Frequent exposure to its acidic ingredients can wear down tooth enamel. Avoid sipping it for long periods, rinse your mouth with plain water afterward, and wait before brushing your teeth.
Yes, it can trigger or worsen heartburn in some people. Lemon and vinegar are acidic, and the drink’s strong flavor may be uncomfortable; stop drinking it or dilute it more if symptoms occur.
Many people can drink it, but daily use is not necessary. Its acidity may affect tooth enamel or bother the stomach, so avoid sipping it throughout the day and choose plain water as your regular drink.
It can be served cold or at room temperature; the choice is mostly about taste. You can make it warm too, but boiling water may dull the fresh lemon flavor.
Keep it in a covered container in the refrigerator and, ideally, drink it the same day. Fresh ginger and lemon can affect its flavor as it sits; discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
9.6mg · 11% DV
Folate
4.8µg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.24µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 10 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Water with ginger, lemon, and vinegar is a simple homemade drink rather than a dish with one specific place of origin. It is made by adding fresh ginger and lemon to water with a splash of vinegar; the ingredients can be steeped or blended and strained, depending on the texture you prefer.
Its flavour is bright and tangy, with a warm, peppery note from the ginger. People often drink it chilled as a refreshing alternative to plain water, though it can also be served warm. It is very low in calories, with 4 calories per 100 g, and has little else to contribute nutritionally. If the acidity is too sharp, dilute it with more water and serve over ice.
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
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.