Calories in Sweet Tea
Sweet Tea has about 154 calories per 1 glass (16 fl oz) (480 g), or 32 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 0 g protein, 37.9 g carbs and 0 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Tea, iced, brewed, black, pre-sweetened with sugar). Source: USDA FDC #2710515
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 glass (16 fl oz) (480 g) | 1 cup (8 fl oz) (240 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal | 154 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.9 g | 37.9 g | 19 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 7.7 g | 37 g | 18.5 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 14 mg | 7 mg |
About Sweet Tea
Southern-style iced black tea brewed strong and sweetened with sugar while it's hot. A 16-ounce glass is about 154 kcal, all from sugar — similar to a can of soda.
Tip: Ask for "half and half" (half sweet, half unsweet) to cut the sugar in half without losing the taste.
Burn off 154 kcal
Rough estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult.
- Brisk walking34 min
- Running14 min
- Cycling19 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in sweet tea?+
About 154 kcal per 1 glass (16 fl oz) (480 g), or 32 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories in 1 cup (8 fl oz) of sweet tea?+
1 cup (8 fl oz) (240 g) is roughly 77 kcal with 0 g protein, 19 g carbs and 0 g fat.
Is sweet tea high in protein?+
Not really — 1 glass (16 fl oz) gives about 0 g protein, only 0% of its calories. Most of its energy comes from carbs.
Is sweet tea good for weight loss?+
Sweet tea is low in calories (32 kcal per 100 g), so it fits a weight-loss diet easily. Watch what gets added on top, which often carries more calories than the dish itself.
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