scored 94/100
Also known as matcha, green tea, green tea leaf, matcha powder
Matcha is shade-grown green tea leaf stone-ground to a fine powder and consumed whole, delivering concentrated catechins (EGCG), L-theanine and chlorophyll.
0 g net carbs after fiber.
Representative amounts for this food, not measured for this item. Real content varies widely by variety, ripeness and storage.
These are the scored components, not a sum: the published score also reflects normalisation across the catalog, so the parts above will not add to 94.
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is the most-studied longevity beverage. Because matcha is the whole powdered leaf rather than an infusion, it provides far higher EGCG, L-theanine and micronutrient density than brewed tea, with evidence for cardiometabolic and cognitive benefit.
Catechins improve lipid profile and endothelial function and reduce LDL oxidation; large cohorts link green-tea intake to lower mortality
L-theanine modulates alpha brain-wave activity and buffers caffeine's stimulatory effect
Morning or early afternoon; avoid late evening due to caffeine.
Breaks a fast
Green Tea (Matcha) is classified as a tea (beverages). Matcha is shade-grown green tea leaf stone-ground to a fine powder and consumed whole, delivering concentrated catechins (EGCG), L-theanine and chlorophyll.
Green Tea (Matcha) scores 94/100 in Formulate, making it an exceptional choice. Its strongest contributions come from Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Yes — it's a high-protein food. A 100 g serving provides about 30.6 g of protein (~61% of the 50 g daily value).
Yes — it's a high-fiber food. A 100 g serving provides about 38.5 g of fiber (~138% of the 28 g daily value).
In a 100 g serving, green tea (matcha) is highest in Vitamin K (~2417% DV), Iron (~94% DV), Manganese (~70% DV), Vitamin C (~67% DV), Potassium (~57% DV).
Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 100 g serving has about 0 g of net carbs (33.4 g total minus 38.5 g fiber).
Best any time of day. Morning or early afternoon; avoid late evening due to caffeine.
A typical serving is around 100 g (~290 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating green tea (matcha) alongside several other beverages sources.
Green Tea (Matcha) pairs nicely with: lemon; ginger; unsweetened latte.
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