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Fruity floral beverage
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Berry hibiscus drink (240 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.6 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 14.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Berry hibiscus drink combines the tart, floral infusion of hibiscus with berry juice or flavour. Hibiscus drinks such as karkade are popular across parts of North Africa and the Middle East; berry versions are a fruitier variation, sold ready-made or prepared at home.
Its flavour is usually tangy and aromatic, with a sweet berry note. It is often served chilled as a refreshing drink, though it can also be enjoyed warm. The carbohydrates account for most of its energy, while protein and fibre are very low. For a less sweet version, brew hibiscus yourself, add a handful of berries and adjust the sweetener to taste; it pairs well with a light meal or an afternoon snack.
Selected: 100 g
38
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
9.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.1mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Calcium
8mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
35mg · 1% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
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.
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 38 calories in 100 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.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
A berry hibiscus drink typically combines hibiscus infusion with berries or berry flavoring, water, and sometimes a sweetener. Recipes vary: homemade versions can use fresh or frozen fruit, while bottled versions may include juice, flavorings, or added sugar.
A berry hibiscus drink made only with hibiscus and berries is naturally caffeine-free. Some commercial blends add black or green tea, which contains caffeine, so check the ingredients if you are avoiding it.
To make iced berry hibiscus drink, steep hibiscus in hot water, add berries or berry juice, then strain and chill it. Serve over ice; add sweetener only if needed, since berries can already provide plenty of flavor.
Some berry hibiscus drinks contain added sugar, while others rely on fruit for sweetness. Check the ingredient list on packaged drinks, or make it at home and adjust the sweetness yourself.
Hibiscus drinks may modestly lower blood pressure, but the effect of a berry hibiscus drink depends on how much hibiscus it contains. If you take blood-pressure medicine or have a blood-pressure condition, ask your doctor before drinking it regularly.
A berry hibiscus drink usually tastes tart and floral, with a fruity berry note. The particular berries and any sweetener change the balance, so it can range from sharply tangy to sweet and mellow.
Keep homemade berry hibiscus drink in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it within a few days. If you have added fresh berries, strain them out before storing to help the drink keep its flavor.
Yes, a berry hibiscus drink without tea or other caffeine can be enjoyed at night. If it is sweetened, the sugar may make it less suitable as a bedtime drink; check the ingredients of bottled blends.
Yes, frozen berries work well in a berry hibiscus drink. Add them while the hibiscus infusion is cooling for a chilled, fruit-forward drink, or thaw and mash them first if you want a stronger berry flavor.
They are similar, but not always the same. Agua de Jamaica is a hibiscus infusion commonly served sweetened, while a berry hibiscus drink adds berry flavor or fruit; recipes and sweetness vary in both.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.