Herbs and Spices / Dried Herbs
Tea lvs, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 357kcal / 2530kcal (14%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 21.7 g/ 71g (30%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 65.3 g/ 348g (18%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B3 | 6.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (42%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 656 mg/ 750mg (87%) high |
Phosphorus | 258 mg/ 700mg (36%) high |
Iron | 18.4 mg/ 12mg (153%) high |
Sodium | 70 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
Dried tea leaves (tea leaves used for brewing tea).
Why it matters to health
Dried tea leaves are mainly used for flavor and drink preparation. Per 100 g, they provide carbohydrates (65.3 g) and dietary fiber (8.3 g), with low fat (1 g) and very low sodium (70 mg). The fiber can support better digestion when tea is part of a balanced diet. The sugar content listed is 5.4 g per 100 g, but in real life you usually use only a small amount of dried leaves per cup, so the actual sugar you get from tea is typically much lower. Since tea is often consumed as a drink, the bigger health impact usually comes from what you add (e.g., sugar, condensed milk) and how often you drink it.
Healthier tips
- For daily meals/snacks, treat tea as a drink option—pair it with a balanced snack (e.g., fruit + nuts, or yogurt) instead of sweetened tea.
- Use less added sugar. If you like it sweet, gradually reduce the amount.
- Watch portion: a cup of brewed tea uses only a small amount of dried leaves, so focus on your overall daily intake of sugar and calories from additions.
- If you have sensitivity to caffeine, choose lighter brews or limit late-day intake.
Common Filipino dishes
Tea (hot or iced), iced tea with sugar, salabat (ginger tea), brewed tea for merienda, tea-based drinks
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