Green tea is a crowd favorite for a reason. It's nutrient-dense and doesn't contain any calories, fat, sugar, or carbohydrates. The primary ingredient in green tea are catechins, a polyphenol and ...

Green tea isn’t a significant source of calories and macronutrients, however. According to USDA data, a cup of green tea contains fewer than 3 calories, 29.4 milligrams (mg) of caffeine, and small ...

There are less than 3 calories in 8 fluid ounces of green tea. There are no measurable amounts for protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, or sugar. Vitamins and minerals found in green tea are also ...

Many studies show that green tea can help you lose weight. It contains bioactive substances that can make you burn more calories, even at rest.

Honestly, researchers aren't totally sure, says Majumdar.

Simply swapping in unsweetened green tea for sugary sodas, lattes, and fruit juices helps slash hundreds of calories per day from your diet. But it’s not just the calories that matter.

She’s not a fan of green tea in chai latte form, which uses milk and sugar, and contains lots of calories. Green tea extract vs. drinking green tea.

Beyond being careful with green tea's caffeinated content, it's also wise to be mindful of empty calories from adding sugar and too many creamers to the beverage, says Naidoo.