Lemon tea
Medium GI
GL 9 per glass (250 g) · GL 3.6 per 100 g
- Hydrating beverage
- High added sugar content
Lemon tea has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One glass (250 g) adds a glycemic load of 9.
Updated May 23, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 27 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 6.5 g |
| Natural | 0.5 g |
| Added | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Hydrating beverage
- Contains antioxidants from tea
- High added sugar content
- Moderate glycemic index
- Low nutritional value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Lemon tea?
Lemon tea has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One glass (250 g) has a glycemic load of 9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 3.6.
Is Lemon tea good for people with insulin resistance?
Lemon tea has a moderate glycemic index (55). People with insulin resistance can consume it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or healthy fats.
Which form of Tea has the lowest glycemic load?
Lemon tea has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Tea in this database (3.6 per 100 g).
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