8% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline
What it takes to burn this off
Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.
Jaljeera is cumin, mint, black salt, and tamarind or lemon in cold water — a tangy, savory cooler that only gets a pinch of sugar or jaggery in most recipes. It sits at the very low end of this category, well below even a small serving of a packaged fruit drink.
Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.
Source: Recipe nutrition estimate (~3g sugar per serving) — most recipes add a small amount of sugar or jaggery to balance the tang; unsweetened versions are near zero. Total carbs: recipe estimate, mostly the small added sugar plus tamarind. GI: low — too little carbohydrate per glass to meaningfully raise blood glucose. (last verified 2026-10-21)