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Nutritional Density
Food guide

Brewed Black Tea

Brewed Black Tea is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based
Brewed Black Tea, a nutrient-dense plant-based food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of brewed black tea for fair comparison. Typical serving: 200 g — 2 kcal per 200 g serving.

Nutrition information for Brewed Black Tea
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (200 g)Per 100 kcal
Energy1 kcal2 kcal100 kcal
Protein0 g0 g0 g
Carbohydrate0.3 g0.6 g30 g
Fat0 g0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of brewed black tea, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Brewed Black Tea
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (200 g)% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg0%
Thiamin0 mg0 mg0%
Riboflavin0.014 mg0.028 mg1%
Niacin0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin B60 mg0 mg0%
Folate5 µg10 µg1%
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0%
Pantothenic acid0.011 mg0.022 mg<1%
Choline0.4 mg0.8 mg<1%
Minerals
Calcium0 mg0 mg0%
Iron0.02 mg0.04 mg<1%
Magnesium3 mg6 mg<1%
Phosphorus1 mg2 mg<1%
Potassium37 mg74 mg<1%
Sodium3 mg6 mg<1%
Zinc0.02 mg0.04 mg<1%
Selenium0 µg0 µg0%
Copper0.01 mg0.02 mg1%
Manganese0.22 mg0.44 mg10%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat brewed black tea?

  • A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
  • Brewed Black Tea is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

  • Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
  • Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

  • Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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