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Calories in black tea

A typical serving of black tea (1 cup (8 fl oz), 237 g) has about 2 calories. Per 100 g: 1 kcal, 0 g protein, 0.3 g carbs, 0 g fat. 1 mug (355 g) comes to 4 calories. In a daily log it contributes close to nothing.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 cup (8 fl oz)237 g2 kcal
1 mug (12 fl oz)355 g4 kcal
100 g100 g1 kcal

Macros per 100 g

0 g
Protein
0.3 g
Carbs
0 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

Plain brewed tea rounds to 2 calories a cup; it is what goes in it that counts. On the energy-density scale, 1 kcal per 100 g puts black tea at the very low end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in black tea?

A typical serving (1 cup (8 fl oz), 237 g) has about 2 calories, and 100 g has 1 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in black tea?

There are 0 g of protein in 100 g of black tea, which works out to about 0 g per serving (1 cup). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

Is black tea low in carbs?

Yes. Carbohydrate is 0.3 g per 100 g, effectively nothing, so almost all the calories come from protein and fat.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 173227 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 173227 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.