Low-calorie iced tea
Low-calorie iced tea is a refreshing, chilled beverage made from brewed tea (often black or green) that has been significantly diluted with water and typically sweetened with zero-calorie or low-calorie sweeteners. It is a popular global adaptation of traditional iced tea, designed to reduce sugar and calorie intake while maintaining a familiar, thirst-quenching taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is very low in calories, fat, and protein, with its primary nutritional contribution coming from hydration and a small amount of antioxidants from the tea leaves. A typical serving contains roughly 5-15 calories, depending on the specific sweetener used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 10 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Fluoride | 0.3 mg |
| Antioxidants (e.g., EGCG) | Trace |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a modern, health-conscious twist on a classic beverage enjoyed worldwide, from American sweet tea to Middle Eastern mint tea. Nutritionally, it's interesting because it can provide the benefits of tea polyphenols (like catechins in green tea) without the caloric load of sugar.
