Tea, iced, instant, green, pre-sweetened with low calorie sweetener
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This is a refreshing, ready-to-drink beverage made from instant green tea powder, pre-sweetened with a low-calorie sweetener. It delivers a clean, slightly grassy tea flavor with a crisp, cool texture and a hint of sweetness, all for a negligible calorie count. Its standout nutritional feature is being virtually calorie-free while providing a modest amount of carbohydrates from the sweetener.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its instant, no-fuss refreshment that delivers the classic, slightly astringent taste of green tea without the bitterness of brewing. It's a go-to for a quick, guilt-free pick-me-up, especially in warm weather or as a versatile base for mocktails.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary caution is for individuals monitoring blood sugar, as the low-calorie sweetener (often aspartame, sucralose, or stevia) can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive people or may not be suitable for those avoiding artificial additives. To mitigate, choose brands with natural sweeteners like stevia, consume in moderation, and pair with a small handful of nuts or a piece of cheese to stabilize blood sugar response.
Key benefits
- Extremely low calorie (4 kcal per 100g)
- Provides quick hydration
- Contains antioxidants from green tea
- No fat or protein
- Convenient and portable
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Instant iced green tea powder is often made by spray-drying brewed tea, a process that can preserve more of the tea's natural L-theanine, an amino acid associated with calm alertness.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 98.7 g |
| Energy | 4.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.93 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.93 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 1.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.00 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.00 mg |
| Potassium, K | 5.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 6.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.01 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 9.5 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 4.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Cookies, animal crackers (includes arrowroot, tea biscuits) — USDA does not publish this profile for Tea.
| Tryptophan | 0.10 g |
| Threonine | 0.19 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.26 g |
| Leucine | 0.47 g |
| Lysine | 0.24 g |
| Methionine | 0.12 g |
| Cystine | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.20 g |
| Valine | 0.30 g |
| Arginine | 0.26 g |
| Histidine | 0.14 g |
| Alanine | 0.21 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.29 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.23 g |
| Proline | 0.76 g |
| Serine | 0.36 g |
FAQ
Does instant iced green tea have caffeine?
Yes, it typically contains caffeine from the green tea, though the amount varies by brand and is usually less than a cup of brewed coffee. Check the label for specific content.
Is it the same as matcha?
No. Matcha is a finely ground powder of whole green tea leaves, while instant iced tea is made from brewed tea that has been processed into a soluble powder, often with added sweeteners.
Can I use it in baking?
Yes, it can be a convenient way to add green tea flavor to cakes, cookies, or ice cream. Dissolve the powder in a small amount of warm water first to avoid clumps.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.04 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.20 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.