Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Dried or dry Beverages
Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder contains 315 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving 1 tsp (0.7 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 48 kcal per 100 g across 369 foods.
100 g provides 5,783% of the Daily Value for manganese, 129% of the Daily Value for potassium and 91% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 315 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 58.7 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber M | 8.5 g | 30% |
| Total sugars M | 5.5 g | |
| Protein M | 20.2 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.99 mg | 76% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 10.8 mg | 68% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 4.5 mg | 91% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 103 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 118 mg | 22% |
| Calcium M | 118 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium M | 272 mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus M | 239 mg | 19% |
| Potassium M | 6,040 mg | 129% |
| Zinc M | 1.7 mg | 15% |
| Copper M | 0.55 mg | 61% |
| Manganese M | 133 mg | 5,783% |
| Selenium M | 5.3 µg | 10% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 26%
- Carbohydrates 74%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein20.2 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.07 g)
- Fiber8.5 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0 g)
- Sugars5.5 gbelow the median for beverages (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium72 mgin the top quarter of beverages (median 13 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water5.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.04 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.043 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.082 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 5.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 5,714 mg |
| Ash M | 16 g |
| Theobromine M | 71 mg |
| Energy C | 1,320 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 103 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beverages
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Ensure Plus) | 141 | 5.2 g | 19.9 g | 4.5 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Boost Plus) | 138 | 5.4 g | 17.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, high protein, light, ready-to-drink, NFS | 138 | 5.4 g | 17.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, liquid, soy-based | 138 | 5.4 g | 17.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, canned Canned | 237 | 0.6 g | 27.6 g | 7.6 g |
| Milk shake, fast food, chocolate | 150 | 3.7 g | 20.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Milk shake, bottled, chocolate | 150 | 3.7 g | 20.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Boost) | 101 | 4.2 g | 17.3 g | 1.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry beverages?
100 g of dried or dry beverages has 315 kcal. 1 serving 1 tsp (0.7 g): about 2 kcal.
Is dried or dry beverages high in protein?
Dried or dry beverages contains 20.2 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.14 g in 1 serving 1 tsp (0.7 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.07 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry beverages?
Dried or dry beverages has 58.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.5 g of fiber and 5.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry beverages?
Dried or dry beverages contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry beverages contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (5,783% DV), potassium (129% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (91% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (76% DV) and Niacin (B3) (68% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry beverages?
100 g contains 72 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beverages have the same nutrition dried or dry and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder has 315 kcal, while beverages, Cocktail mix, non-alcoholic, concentrated, frozen has 287 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173230. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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