Drinks
Tea with sugar: carbohydrate content
Typical portion
1 cup (2 teaspoons sugar)
Carbs
≈8gestimate
4–12 gEffect on glucose
raises quickly
Why it affects your glucose
Each teaspoon of sugar ≈ 4 g. Over 5–6 cups a day it adds up.
How to eat it better
Start with salad, take a smaller portion and walk for 10–15 minutes after eating. Choose unsweetened tea instead of sugary drinks.
Confidence: reliable · USDA FoodData Central: shakar 4 g / choy qoshiq
This table is for information. Plan your diet with a doctor or dietitian.
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