Nutritional Value of Tea

Tea is one of the healthiest beverages on the planet. It has almost zero calories and zero carbohydrates despite its proven beneficial effects. It is one of those rare drinks that you can consume without any fear of gaining weight.

Here are the chemical ingredients of an average 6 fl. oz. serving (an average tea cup) of tea brewed either from loose leaves or a bag, without any milk or sweeteners:

Calories 2
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Total Carbs. 0.5 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Protein 0 g
Calcium 0 mg
Potassium 37.4mg

Here is how many cups of tea you need to drink to equal the calories you’ll be getting from the following popular beverages:

1 can of Dr. Pepper = 50 cups of tea
1 glass of orange juice = 60 cups of tea
1 serving (12 fl. oz.) of Gatorade = 155 cups of tea
1 8 fl. oz. can of Coca-Cola Classic = 48 cups of tea
1 16 fl. oz cup of Starbucks Caramel Macchiato = 112 cups of tea
1 12 fl. oz cup of Starbucks Cafe Latte = 63 cups of tea
1 can of SlimFast diet drink = 110 cups of tea
1 8 fl. oz. cup of Lemonade = 50 cups of tea

ADDENDUM:

1 20 oz. glass of ICE TEA contains 47-50 mg of caffeine, depending on the variety.

However, some bottled "energy ice tea drinks" like Arizona can contain up to 250 mg of caffeine per 20 oz. bottle. So use caution and always read the label.