Nutrition facts

1 Cup Tea Calories

Tea
08
May

Tea: Healthy and popular beverage we drink on a daily basis.
Tea is brewed from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. Categorized into many varieties based on the concentration/quantity of the caffeine and other supplements added. Green tea, Black tea, Ginger tea, Chai tea are well known.

Nutrition Facts:

 
Amount Per Serving(238g)
Calories from Fat 0.5
Calories 4.9
% Daily Value*
                     
0%
Total Fat 0.1
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
 
Trans Fat 0g
 
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
 
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0.8mg
2%
Potassium 58mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 1.4
1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3
 
Sugars 0
 
Protein 0.1
0%
Vitamin A
0.1%
Vitamin C
0.5%
Calcium
0.7%
Iron
 

 

Green tea and black tea both are rich sources of antioxidants removes free radicals and lowers cell damage. Hence, lowers the risk of cancer. Consuming Green tea improves heart health, reduces cholesterol levels and is diet friendly. Also lowers the blood sugar levels and helps in reducing the risk of diabetes. Rich in antioxidants and caffeine, improves brain health and mental alertness. Consumption of Green tea decreases the risk of chronic diseases.

Black tea contains more caffeine than other teas, but, less caffeine than coffee. Rich in Polyphenols, lowers bad LDL cholesterol and lowers the blood pressure.
Ginger tea is an effective remedy for nausea and improves oral health. It is also good for Gut health.
Chai, also called masala tea include many spices and herbs improves the overall health.