Is sweetened iced tea bad for you?

It can be high in sugar, so it's best to consume in moderation.

Can I make iced tea without sugar?

Absolutely! Brew tea and chill it for a refreshing drink without added sugar.

Yes, depending on the type of tea used, iced tea can contain caffeine.

Beverages

Sweetened iced tea is a refreshing beverage, typically enjoyed cold with a sweet flavor, but can be higher in sugars.

Per 100 g

50 kcal

1 cup

120 kcal

(240 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
0 g / 100g	13 g / 100g	0 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 0% · Carbs 100% · Fat 0%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (240 g, 120 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 29 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Iced Tea (Sweetened) is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 85 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Iced Tea (Sweetened)	50	0 g
Nutritious Green Smoothie	60	2 g
Peach Almond Smoothie	60	1.2 g
Matcha Green Smoothie	70	2 g
Sunny Citrus Smoothie	85	1 g
Chocolate Coconut Protein Shake	150	20 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

4/10

Moderately high in calories due to added sugars; consume in moderation.

Is sweetened iced tea bad for you?: It can be high in sugar, so it's best to consume in moderation.
Can I make iced tea without sugar?: Absolutely! Brew tea and chill it for a refreshing drink without added sugar.
Does iced tea have caffeine?: Yes, depending on the type of tea used, iced tea can contain caffeine.

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