Green Tea (Plain) — 1 cup (about 240ml)
Illustrative image (AI-generated)

Green Tea (Plain)

ग्रीन टी · గ్రీన్ టీ

Unsweetened brewed green tea leaves. Very low GI with virtually no carbohydrates; rich in antioxidants.

No carbs
GI doesn't apply
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
—
Glycemic Index (no carbs)
Estimated
0
Glycemic Load
240g
Serving Size
2
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup (about 240ml)

Calories & Nutrition: Green Tea (Plain) (1 cup (about 240ml))

0g
Carbs
0g
Sugars
0g
Fiber
0g
Protein
0g
Fat

Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.

BeveragesNorth IndianSouth Indianvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

An excellent zero-sugar choice; drink between meals and avoid adding sugar or honey.

Green Tea (Plain) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 cup (about 240ml)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Green Tea (Plain)?

Green Tea (Plain) has no meaningful carbohydrate, so a glycemic index doesn't apply. We list it as 0 to show it has minimal direct effect on blood sugar.

Does Green Tea (Plain) increase blood sugar?

Green Tea (Plain) has almost no carbohydrate, so it does not raise blood sugar directly. What it is eaten with (rice, roti, bread) matters more.

Is Green Tea (Plain) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Green Tea (Plain) has almost no carbohydrate, so it has no glycemic index and does not raise blood sugar by itself. People with diabetes can eat it; watch the portion, the oil, and how much rice or roti it is eaten with.

What is the glycemic load of Green Tea (Plain)?

Green Tea (Plain) has a glycemic load of 0 per serving (1 cup (about 240ml)).

Hindi mein

Green tea ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Green tea mein carbohydrate na ke barabar hota hai, isliye iska glycemic index (GI) nahi nikala jata. Ek serving (1 cup (about 240ml)) mein lagbhag 0g sugar hoti hai.

Kya green tea khane se sugar badhti hai?

Nahi. Green tea mein carbohydrate na ke barabar hai, isliye yeh seedhe blood sugar nahi badhata. Iske saath kitna chawal ya roti khate hain, uska dhyan rakhein.

Kya sugar ke mareez green tea kha sakte hain?

Haan. Green tea mein carbohydrate na ke barabar hai. Bas ise kitna aur kis ke saath khate hain, uska dhyan rakhein.

Green tea mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 cup (about 240ml)) green tea mein lagbhag 2 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 0g carbohydrate, 0g protein aur 0g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

Similar Foods

Other foods you might enjoy

Chai (Milk Tea) — 1 cup (with 2 tsp sugar)GI 60· Medium

Chai (Milk Tea)

चाय · టీ / చాయ్

Indian milk tea with sugar. The GI depends heavily on sugar added — without sugar it has minimal glycemic impact.

North IndianSouth IndianBengali+1
GL 680 kcal1 cup (with 2 tsp sugar)
Buttermilk (Chaas) — 1 glassGI 15· Low

Buttermilk (Chaas)

छाछ · మజ్జిగ

Diluted curd with salt, cumin, and coriander. Virtually zero glycemic impact and great for digestion.

North IndianSouth IndianGujarati+1
GL 140 kcal1 glass
Coconut Water — 1 tender coconut (~300ml)GI 35· Low

Coconut Water

नारियल पानी · కొబ్బరి నీళ్ళు

Natural electrolyte drink from tender coconuts. Low GI, hydrating, and rich in potassium. Popular across South India.

South IndianKeralaTamil+1
GL 355 kcal1 tender coconut (~300ml)