Lipton Green Tea with Citrus is a prepackaged iced tea that comes in 16.9 and 20 ounce single serving bottles, as well as 1.5 liter and 1 gallon bottles. According to the Mayo Clinic, adults should consume 64 ounces of liquid per day. Bottled iced teas are a convenient way to stay hydrated, although they are not a good replacement for water. Prepackaged iced teas, including Lipton Green Tea with Citrus, often contain extra sugar and calories.
Serving Size
According to the manufacturer, the recommended serving size for Lipton Green Tea with Citrus is 8 ounces. Each 20 ounce single serving bottle actually contains 2.5 servings, so you will have to calculate how many calories, grams of sugar and other nutrients are actually in a 20 ounce bottle. Multiply the amount listed on the label by two and a half. If you drink 16.9 ounce cans, multiply by two.
Calories
Lipton Green Tea with Citrus contains 80 calories per serving, or 160 calories per 16.9 ounce bottle. A 20 ounce single serving bottle contains 200 calories.
Sweeteners
Lipton Green Tea with Citrus is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup and honey. It contains 21 grams of carbohydrates per 8 ounce serving, or 42 grams per 16.9 ounce bottle. The 20 ounce bottle contains 52.5 grams of carbohydrates.
According to Katherine Zeratsky, a registered dietitian at the Mayo Clinic, scientific research is mixed on the dangers of high fructose corn syrup. Some studies have shown an increased risk of obesity associated with beverages containing high fructose corn syrup, while other studies --- some of which are funded by the beverage industry --- show that high fructose corn syrup is not intrinsically less healthy than sugar.
Flavonoids
Flavonoids are a class of micronutrients found in plants, including Camellia Sinensis, or the tea plant. Studies have shown a link between dietary flavonoids and a decreased risk of heart disease and some cancers, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Lipton Green Tea with Citrus contains 61 milligrams of flavonoids per 8 ounce serving, according to the company.
Vitamins
Lipton Green Tea with Citrus contains 100 percent of your recommended daily value of vitamin C per serving. Depending on the size of a single serving bottle, you can get 200 to 250 percent of your recommended daily value of vitamin C. Vitamin C is associated with a healthy immune system and may help your body fight off colds and other minor illnesses.
Caffeine
Each 8 ounce serving of Lipton Green Tea with Citrus contains 12 milligrams of caffeine, or 24 milligrams of caffeine per 16.9 ounce bottle. For adults, 300 milligram of caffeine per day is generally considered a moderate amount, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. Children should consume no more than 35 to 40 milligrams of caffeine per day. Lipton Green Tea with Citrus falls well within both of these guidelines.
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