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Tap water

Tap water is clear water supplied through a local distribution system, used for drinking and as an ingredient in soups, beverages and doughs.

Tap water — illustrative ingredient image

About Tap water

Tap water is water supplied through a public or private distribution system to a household or other building. Its mineral content and treatment depend on the local source and system, so the term does not imply a single composition or flavour.

It is a clear, free-flowing liquid used for drinking and cooking, including as an ingredient in soups, beverages, and doughs. It may be consumed as supplied or after filtration or boiling. Those treatments, and local water characteristics, distinguish one tap-water sample from another.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for tap water

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English

Beverages, water, tap, drinking

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Tap water nutrition & diet

Tap water nutritional value

Water, tap

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
0kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.0g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Tap water's measured mineral composition varies by source, treatment, and location. Filtered or boiled water is a different sample from water as supplied.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

AI-generated illustration for visual context. It does not identify a particular product or establish allergen content.

Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Water, tap ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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