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Unsweetened, low-calorie tea with antioxidant polyphenols
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of White Green Tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 5% 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
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 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 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 | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (mini) | 120 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 450 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
White green tea is usually a blend of white tea and green tea leaves, rather than a single standardized tea type. The exact ingredients and proportions can vary between products, which also affects its flavor and caffeine content.
Yes, white green tea generally contains caffeine because both white and green tea come from the tea plant. The amount varies with the leaves used, the blend, and how strongly you brew it.
Brew white green tea with water just below boiling and avoid steeping it for too long. Very hot water or an extended steep can bring out bitterness; follow the product’s directions because blends can use different leaf types.
White green tea often tastes light and gently vegetal, with the softer character of white tea alongside green tea’s grassy notes. The balance depends on the blend, and over-steeping can make the cup noticeably more bitter.
Yes, if your white green tea uses whole leaves, you can often steep them again; later infusions may taste lighter. Tea bags or finely broken leaves may not give the same results, so judge each infusion by its flavor.
Yes, unsweetened white green tea provides antioxidant polyphenols and can contribute to your fluid intake. It is a beverage, not a treatment, and claims that it prevents or cures disease are not established.
No, white green tea does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened tea can replace a sugary drink, but drinking it by itself is not a reliable way to produce meaningful weight loss.
It can, because white green tea generally contains caffeine. If caffeine affects your sleep, avoid drinking it late in the day or choose a caffeine-free beverage near bedtime.
Usually, but white green tea contributes caffeine to your daily total. Caffeine guidance during pregnancy applies to all sources, so ask your healthcare professional how much is appropriate for you.
Yes, white green tea can be served iced. Brew it gently so it does not turn bitter, then chill it and pour over ice; its mild flavor also works well without added sugar.
Vitamins
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 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):
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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.
White green tea is brewed from white and green tea leaves, both from the tea plant. Its cup is usually pale and gently flavoured, with a mild grassy or floral character; the balance depends on the leaves and how long they steep.
In tea-drinking regions, it is commonly enjoyed plain, hot or chilled, and it also makes an easy everyday cup around the world. It suits a light breakfast or an afternoon break, perhaps alongside fruit or a small snack. Unsweetened, it is very low in calories and provides tea polyphenols. Steep it briefly for a softer taste, and skip added sugar to keep it light.
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.