Black tea: 1 kcal per 100 g – calories and macros

Black tea nutrition information

Nutrient	Per 100 g (about 100 ml)	% RI*	Glass (250 ml) (250 g)
Energy	1 kcal4 kJ	0%	3 kcal13 kJ
Fat	0 g	0%	0 g
of which saturated fatty acids	0 g	0%	0 g
Carbs	0.3 g	0%	0.8 g
of which sugars	0 g	0%	0 g
Fiber	0 g	-	0 g
Protein	0 g	0%	0 g
Salt	0.01 g	0%	0.03 g
Water	99.7 g	-	249.3 g

* RI = reference intake for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Carbs exclude fiber, as shown on EU food labels.

How many calories are in black tea?

Calories and macronutrients in typical servings. Use the calculator at the top of the page to calculate a different weight.

Serving	Calories	Carbs
100 g	1 kcal	0.3 g
Cup (250 ml)250 g	3 kcal	0.8 g
Mug (300 ml)300 g	3 kcal	0.9 g

Vitamins and minerals

In 100 g of black tea, no vitamin or mineral exceeds 5% of the reference intake. We list nutrients present at 2% or more of the reference intake per 100 g.

Nutrient	Carbs 100 g	% RI
Folate	5 µg	3%

Black tea compared with other foods

Black tea has the fewest calories per 100 g among the drinks in our chart. Here are drinks from the drinks category with a similar calorie content (kcal per 100 g):

Black tea1 kcal
Black coffee1 kcal
Sugar-free cola2 kcal
Espresso9 kcal
Cola42 kcal
Lager43 kcal
Apple juice46 kcal
Orange juice49 kcal
White wine82 kcal

FAQs

How many calories are in a cup of black tea (250 ml)?

A cup of black tea (250 ml) (about 250 g) has about 3 kcal: 0 g protein, 0.8 g carbs, and 0 g fat.

How many calories are in 100 g of black tea?

100 g of black tea has 1 kcal (4 kJ).

How much protein does black tea contain?

Black tea contains 0 g of protein per 100 g, and a cup of black tea (250 ml) has about 0 g.

How many carbs does black tea contain?

100 g of black tea contains 0.3 g of available carbs, including 0 g of sugars, as well as 0 g of fiber.

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database – “Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water” (NDB 14355). Polish names and servings: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and depend on the variety, size, and preparation method. For packaged products, check the label for exact information. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Updated: 26 October 2026. How we create our calorie chart.