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Herbal supplement containing barberry extract
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (small) of Barberry supplement (3 g) has 11 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (small) · 3 g
11
KCAL / 3G
Carbs
2.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.45 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 3 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 0.6 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 1.2 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 4 piece (triple) | 2.4 g | 8 kcal |
| 2 teaspoon (double) | 6 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 9 g | 32 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
A barberry supplement provides extract from the barberry plant, Berberis vulgaris. People commonly take it hoping to support blood sugar or cholesterol, but evidence does not establish it as a treatment for either.
No. Berberine is one naturally occurring compound found in barberry, while a barberry supplement is a plant extract that may contain varying amounts of it. The terms are not interchangeable.
Take a barberry supplement according to the directions for that specific product. Extract strength and berberine content can vary, so a dose used for one supplement cannot automatically be applied to another.
A barberry supplement has not been shown reliably to lower blood sugar. It should not replace diabetes medication, and combining it with glucose-lowering drugs could increase the chance of blood sugar dropping too low.
A barberry supplement can cause digestive effects such as nausea, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort. Stop taking it if symptoms are severe or persistent, and keep it out of reach of children.
Yes, a barberry supplement may affect how some medicines work, including medicines for blood sugar or blood pressure. If you take regular medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.
There is no strong evidence that a barberry supplement causes weight loss on its own. It is not a substitute for sustainable eating and activity habits, and weight-loss claims should be treated cautiously.
There is no general rule that a barberry supplement must be taken on an empty stomach. Taking it with food may be easier on your stomach if it causes discomfort; follow the product’s directions.
A barberry supplement is best avoided during pregnancy because its safety has not been established. There is also too little reliable information about its use while breastfeeding to consider it clearly safe.
It is not established that a barberry supplement lowers cholesterol. Findings from research on particular extracts cannot be assumed to apply to every product, and the supplement should not replace prescribed cholesterol treatment.
Vitamins
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.01mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
7.5mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.04mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.45mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 11 calories in 1 teaspoon (small) (3 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A Barberry supplement contains extract from barberry, the shrub Berberis vulgaris, known for its tart berries. It is sold in forms such as capsules, powders or liquids, and the ingredients can vary between products. Unlike fresh or dried berries, it is intended to be taken in a measured amount rather than served as a fruit or snack.
Flavour and texture depend on the format; powdered versions may be stirred into water or yogurt if the label allows. The nutrition figures are best understood in the context of a small supplement serving, not as a typical portion of food. Follow the product directions, check the ingredient list if you prefer a simpler formula, and ask a healthcare professional before using it alongside regular medication.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.